The returns on Asset A are strongly, negatively correlated with Asset B's returns; thus, holding the two assets together will
A)
significantly reduce portfolio risk.
B)
significantly increase portfolio risk.
C)
have little or no effect on portfolio risk.
D)
significantly reduce portfolio return.
A
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