The correlation coefficient: 1. Shows a stronger relationship between the returns of two securities when its absolute value is closer to 0. 2. Provides the greatest diversification benefits for a given portfolio when at least two securities in the portfolio have a correlation coefficient equal to -1. 3. As long as PAB = -1 (correlation), an equally weighted portfolio which only consists of stock A and stock B would always be risk- free a Only 1 is correct. Ob. Only 2 is correct Oc. Both 1 and 2 are correct. O d. Both 1 and 3 are correct. Oe. Both 2 and 3 are correct