Diversification

a. increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return, but reduces market risk.
b. increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return, but reduces firm-specific risk..
c. reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return and reduces market risk.
d. reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return and reduces firm-specific risk.


d

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