The Measure of Risk in a Portfolio Selection Problem Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The measure of risk in a portfolio selection problem is called:

• A) the covariance of the return.
• B) the variance of the return.
• C) the expected return.
• D) decreasing marginal return.
• E) None of the choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Anti-B Antibodies

Immunoglobulins present in the plasma of individuals with blood type A, which act against B antigens on red blood cells.

RhoGam Injections

A treatment given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the development of Rh antibodies during pregnancy with an Rh-positive baby, thereby avoiding hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Sensitization

The process by which exposure to a substance leads to an increased response to that substance or the development of an allergic reaction.

Fetal Rh Antigens

Antigens present on the red blood cells of a fetus that can cause an immune response if they differ from the mother's Rh status.