You must add one of two investments to an already well- diversified portfolio.

Security A                               Security B

Expected Return = 14%          Expected Return = 12%

Standard Deviation of             Standard Deviation of

Returns = 15.0%                     Returns = 11%

Beta = 1.5                               Beta = 1.5

If you are a risk-averse investor, which one is the better choice?

A) Security A

B) Security B

C) Either security would be acceptable.

D) Cannot be determined with information given.