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Prove that for any securities X and Y: E(X2)= (E(X))2+VAR( ) If rr,-1, then (X + Y) Ox +

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Prove that for any securities X and Y:
Prove that for any securities X and Y:
Prove that for any securities X and Y:
Prove that for any securities X and Y:
Prove that for any securities X and Y:
Prove that for any securities X and Y:
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E(X2)= (E(X))2+VAR( ) If rr,-1, then σ (X + Y) Ox + σν. If rxy--I, then σ (X + Y)-Ox-@y

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