alleryStart learning →Given equal expected returns, a risk-averse investor prefers the portfolio that is
Aless risky overall
Bmore volatile
Cmore concentrated
Dmore leveraged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. less risky overall
A risk-averse investor will bear extra risk only when paid with a higher expected return, so equal returns favour the lower-risk portfolio.
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