Which term describes the risk reduction achieved by combining imperfectly correlated assets?
QUESTION
Calculate Rp if 50% earns 10% and 50% earns −2% in the same period.
QUESTION
Which risk can be reduced substantially through diversification?
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ANSWER
Unsystematic (company-specific) risk. Diversification mitigates risks specific to individual companies or industries by spreading investments across various assets.