Question

All else held constant, which of the following will decrease the allocation to the risky asset?

An increase in the expected return of the risky asset
An increase in risk aversion
An decrease in the volatility of the risky asset
A decrease in the risk-free rate

Same question but for increase the allocation of the risky asset

Answer 1

an increase in risk aversion

Step-by-step explanation:

This would cause a decrease in allocation to “risky” investments… at least that’s what we learned in MGT1104, for #2, not sure, would either be decrease in volatility or increase in exp. Return