The Covariance of Two Risky Assets Measures How Two Returns

Multiple Choice

The covariance of two risky assets measures how two returns of two assets move in relation to each other. What happens to the relation between the two returns if the covariance is negative?

A) Two returns move in the same direction.
B) Two returns move in opposite directions.
C) Two returns are equal.
D) Two returns do not have any relation.