The reduction of risk by holding large number of securities in portfolio of assets is classified as __________?

Correct answer: A. diversification

  • A. diversification
  • B. selling ability
  • C. reduction ability
  • D. director ability

Explanation

Diversification reduces unsystematic risk by spreading investment across many securities, so poor performance by one security has less effect on the whole portfolio. The other options are not recognised risk-reduction concepts.

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