alleryStart learning →Diversification across asset classes can reduce volatility but cannot do what?
ALower portfolio variance
BEliminate market risk
CSpread holdings widely
DReduce single-stock risk
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Eliminate market risk
Market risk is common to all assets, so diversification cannot remove it or guarantee positive returns.
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