1) The geometric average return is _____ than the arithmetic average return for a given set of returns.
2) A group of assets held together by an investor is referred to as a __________.
3) Unsystematic risk can also be referred to as asset-specific risk, ________ risk, idiosyncratic risk, or unique risk.
4) ________ refers to the practice of investing in a variety of diverse assets as a means of reducing risk.
5) An unexpected increase in the variable costs for a firm is an example of _____________ risk.
6) An unexpected decrease in corporate tax rates is an example of __________ risk.
7) If a risky security has more risk than the overall market, its beta coefficient is _______ 1.
8) All else constant, an increase in the market value of preferred stock will affect a firm's weighted average cost of capital by changing the ______ of preferred stock.