Which one of the following conditions can be effectively eliminated through portfolio diversification?

A) a general price increase nationwide
B) an interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve
C) increased government regulation of auto emissions
D) change in the political party that controls Congress


Answer: C

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A) formulates a short-term marketing plan B) assesses the attractiveness of its various SBUs C) assesses its strengths and weaknesses D) performs a SWOT analysis E) assesses the effectiveness of its various channel intermediaries

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Filipina women have found a large international demand for their services as caregivers to children and to the elderly. Why has Canada been a particularly popular destination?

a. The U.S. economic downturn has made the United States less desirable. b. Iran’s crack down on religious behavior has made Iran less desirable. *c. Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program has made it desirable. d. Mexico’s crime rate has made Mexico less desirable.

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The S&P 500 Bear Plus ETF seeks daily investment results such that its Beta is equal -2. The risk free rate is 3.5% and the market risk premium is 6%. What is the equilibrium expected rate of return on the ETF?

A) -19% B) -8.5% C) -2.5% D) 0% E) 3.5%

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APR means

A) actual percentage rate. B) applied percentage rate. C) annual percentage rate. D) all-banks percentage rate.

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