Which of the following statements is (are) correct?
I. Unsystematic risk can be eliminated through diversification.
II. Unsystematic risk is the relevant portion of an asset's risk attributable to market factors that affect all firms, like inflation, political events, etc.
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements I and II are correct.
D) Neither statement I nor II is correct.

Question

Which of the following statements is (are) correct? 
I. Unsystematic risk can be eliminated through diversification.
II. Unsystematic risk is the relevant portion of an asset's risk attributable to market factors that affect all firms, like inflation, political events, etc.
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements I and II are correct.
D) Neither statement I nor II is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Only statement I is correct. Unsystematic risk can be eliminated through diversification by investing in a variety of assets that are not perfectly correlated. Statement II refers to systematic risk, which is the risk that cannot be diversified away, and is inherent in the overall market or economy.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) Correct