Question

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true regarding the selection of a portfolio from those that lie on the capital allocation line? I) Less risk-averse investors will invest more in the risk-free security and less in the optimal risky portfolio than more risk-averse investors. II) More risk-averse investors will invest less in the optimal risky portfolio and more in the risk-free security than less risk-averse investors. III) Investors choose the portfolio that maximizes their expected utility.

Answer 1

Answer:II) More risk-averse investors will invest less in the optimal risky portfolio and more in the risk-free security than less risk-averse investors. III) Investors choose the portfolio that maximizes their expected utility.

Explanation:The capital allocation line is a line created in a graph by investors in an economy to display or identify the potential risks involved in taking risky decisions. This line is one the determining factors to ensure that the investor has adequate knowledge about the risky nature of a capital investment.

Investors generally choose portfolios that guarantee maximum profits with reduced chances of loss. More risk averse investor will choose or opt for less risky portfolio.