International Diversification in Finance
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What type of market is characterized by having signs of development but cannot be considered an emerging market?

  • Established market
  • Developed market
  • Emerging market
  • Frontier market (correct)
  • What is the risk of making a financial loss as a result of exchange rate movements?

  • Political risk
  • Currency risk (correct)
  • Market risk
  • Foreign investment risk
  • Which of the following is a risk of investing in foreign countries?

  • Market risk
  • Company risk
  • Domestic risk
  • Foreign investment risk (correct)
  • Which type of market is generally defined as a country with well-developed capital markets and economy?

    <p>Developed market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of risk occurs when changes to the political climate in a country directly or indirectly impact inflation and interest rates?

    <p>Political risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of market is generally considered to be riskier than developed markets?

    <p>Emerging markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of international diversification?

    <p>To reduce volatility by spreading risk across multiple geographical regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of adding foreign exposure to a portfolio?

    <p>To reduce exposure to country-specific risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is diversification important for a portfolio?

    <p>To hedge and reduce risks associated with investing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of not diversifying a portfolio?

    <p>It will carry unnecessary risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason why different types of investments perform differently at the same time?

    <p>They are affected differently by world events and changes in economic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does diversification enable you to do?

    <p>To build a portfolio with generally less risk than the combined risks of the individual securities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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