Portfolio Theory: Understanding the Fundamentals

The Truth About Portfolio Theory

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Which of the following statements about portfolio theory is TRUE?

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Markowitz was the first to identify this. The lack of perfect positive or negative correlation gives rise to the efficient frontier shape.

Covariance is a measure of movement, not of risk. A correlation coefficient of zero means that the returns are uncorrelated. A correlation coefficient of negative one means that risk can go to zero. Adding a security with a correlation coefficient of zero may reduce risk, but risk will not be eliminated. Risk increases as the correlation coefficient goes from ""1 to +1. Risk decreases as the correlation coefficient goes from +1 to -1.