alleryStart learning →Diversification benefits increase when the correlation between assets is what?
AHigher
BLower
CExactly one
DUnchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lower
The less assets move together, the more their risks offset, so lower correlation gives greater diversification benefit.
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