Asked by Linda Rydberg on May 26, 2024

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As diversification increases, the unsystematic risk of a portfolio approaches

A) 1.
B) 0.
C) infinity.
D) (n −1) × n.

Unsystematic Risk

The segment of risk that is unique to a specific company or industry, also known as diversifiable risk, which can be mitigated through diversification.

Diversification

Spreading a portfolio over many investments to avoid excessive exposure to any one source of risk.

Portfolio

A collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash equivalents, including mutual funds and ETFs.

  • Grasp the concepts of diversification, systematic risk, and unsystematic risk in portfolio management.
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Caitlyn TobinJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Unsystematic risk, also known as specific or idiosyncratic risk, can be nearly eliminated through diversification. As the number of investments in a portfolio increases, the impact of any single investment's performance on the overall portfolio diminishes, approaching zero.