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When solving for the weights of a global minimum-variance portfolio of two uncorrelated assets with volatilities σ_1 = 10% and σ_2 = 30%, what fraction of the portfolio should be allocated to the first asset?

  1. 75%
  2. 90%
  3. 10%
  4. 50%

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