Question 1

In the long run,diversifying into international markets is most likely to benefit Canadian investors

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A)   when Canadian markets are performing poorly.
B)   when Canadian markets are performing well.
C)   under all Canadian market conditions.
D)   under no circumstances.
E)   only when currency risk is hedged.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The major concern that has been raised with respect to the weighting of countries within the EAFE index is

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A)   currency volatilities are not considered in the weighting.
B)   cross-correlations are not considered in the weighting.
C)   inflation is not represented in the weighting.
D)   the weights are not proportional to the asset bases of the respective countries.
E)   none of theseF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following countries has an equity index that lies on the efficient frontier generated by allowing international diversification?

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A)   the United States
B)   the United Kingdom
C)   Japan
D)   Norway
E)   none of these-each of these countries' indexes fall inside the efficient frontier.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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