Multiple Choice
The standard deviation of a two-asset portfolio is a linear function of the assets' weights when
A) the assets have a correlation coefficient less than zero.
B) the assets have a correlation coefficient equal to zero.
C) the assets have a correlation coefficient greater than zero.
D) the assets have a correlation coefficient equal to one.
E) the assets have a correlation coefficient less than one.
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