Question

You have the following data on three stocks: Stock Standard Deviation Beta A 20% 1.59 B 30% 1.71 C 25% 1.29 If you are a strict risk minimizer, you would choose Stock ____ if it is to be held in isolation and Stock ____ if it is to be held as part of a well-diversified portfolio. A; A. A; B. B; A. A; C. C; B.

Answer 1

Answer:

B;A

Explanation:

You have the following data on three stocks: Stock Standard Deviation Beta A 20% 1.59 B 30% 1.71 C 25% 1.29 If you are a strict risk minimizer, you would choose Stock B if it is to be held in isolation and Stock A if it is to be held as part of a well-diversified portfolio.