The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 7 - Exploring Data: Part I Review - Test Yourself - Page 192: 7.34

Answer

With increasing correlation between stocks in America and stocks in Europe, it is more likely that when you lose in one American stock, you will also lose in European stock. Hence, the protection of covering loss by buying stocks in different countries is reduced.

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With increasing correlation between stocks in America and stocks in Europe, it is more likely that when you lose in one American stock, you will also lose in European stock. Hence, the protection of covering loss by buying stocks in different countries is reduced.
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