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Which of the following statements regarding covariance is correct?

A. Covariance always lies in the range -1 to +1

B. Covariance, because it involves a squared value, must always be a positive number (or zero)

C. Low covariance among returns for different securities leads to high portfolio risk

D. Covariance can take on positive, negative, or zero values

Answer: Option D


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