Answer: d. E(rA) ≥ E(rB) and σA ≤ σB
Explanation:
The options are:
a. E(rA) ≤ E(rB) and σA ≤ σB
b. E(rA) ≥ E(rB) and σA ≥ σB
c. E(rA) ≤ E(rB) and σA ≥ σB
d. E(rA) ≥ E(rB) and σA ≤ σB
Mean-variance criterion is when the means and the variances of the return of different portfolios are used as a basis to select a portfolio.
An investor will choose the portfolio that has a lower risk which is denoted by the standard deviation. Therefore, option D is correct.
