
a)
To determine: Whether the expected return of the portfolio rises or falls when the correlation between JJ Company’s and W Company’s stock increases.
Introduction:
Expected return refers to a return that the investors expect on a risky investment in the future.
Portfolio refers to a set of financial investments owned by the investor. The portfolio of investments includes debentures, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
b)
To discuss: Whether the volatility of the portfolio rises or falls when the correlation between JJ Company’s and W Company’s stock increases.
Introduction:
Standard deviation refers to the deviation of the actual returns from the expected returns.

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