According to theory of diversification, diversifying into
countries with low correlation with the US market can benefit an
investor's risk to reward ratio. Which of the following might limit
the possibility of diversification into equity markets with low
correlation with the US market? I. Lack of liquidity
II. Lack of currency
convertibility
III. Lack of market size IV. Trade
barriers
I and II only
I, II and III
I, II, III and IV
III only
All the four listed problems could potentially limit one's ability to diversify by investing in countries with low correlation.
So, the correct answer is option 3) I, II, III and IV
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