Task: Which one of the following statements is most correct?
a. Market participants are able to eliminate virtually all market risk if they hold a large diversified portfolio of stocks.
b. Market participants are able to eliminate virtually all company-specific risk if they hold a large diversified portfolio of stocks.
c. It is possible to have a situation where the market risk of a single stock is less than that of a well diversified portfolio.
d. Choices a and c are correct.
e. Choices b and c are correct.
Provide which answer is best and why others are not suited.