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Consider the following data.   Stock Standard Deviation Beta X 5% 1.37 Y 8% 0.61   To minimize risk, you should choose Stock _____ if held individually and Stock _____ if held as part of a well-diversified portfolio.   X; Y Y; X There is not enough information to determine which stocks to hold. Y; Y X; X

Consider the following data.   Stock Standard Deviation Beta X 5% 1.37 Y 8% 0.61   To minimize risk, you should choose Stock _____ if held individually and Stock _____ if held as part of a well-diversified portfolio.   X; Y Y; X There is not enough information to determine which stocks to hold. Y; Y X; X

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Consider the following data.

 

Stock Standard Deviation Beta
X 5% 1.37
Y 8% 0.61

 

To minimize risk, you should choose Stock _____ if held individually and Stock _____ if held as part of a well-diversified portfolio.

 

  • X; Y
  • Y; X
  • There is not enough information to determine which stocks to hold.
  • Y; Y
  • X; X
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