Business

All of the following might be a possible result of taking Felicia’s ad

QUESTION All of the following might be a possible result of taking Felicia’s advice EXCEPT which one? A) Jorge purchases several truckloads of corn and loses money on the storage costs. B) Jorge chooses a commodity that becomes very desirable and makes him a lot of money. C) Jorge chooses a commodity that declines rapidly […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

If Jorge takes Felicia’s advice, what is the most important informatio

QUESTION If Jorge takes Felicia’s advice, what is the most important information to learn before he places an order? A) What is the difference between a futures contract and a commodity exchange? B) Can commodities be traded as part of an exchange-traded fund? C) What market factors might make a given commodity rise in price […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What is the point at issue between Amatriya and Tatsuya? A) Which inv

QUESTION What is the point at issue between Amatriya and Tatsuya? A) Which investment strategy should Amatriya and Tatsuya use to manage their portfolio? B) How much money do they need in their portfolio to support the post-retirement lifestyle they plan to have? C) Can growth stocks increase in value more rapidly than blue-chip stocks? […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following, if true, most weakens Tatsuya’s argument? A)

QUESTION Which of the following, if true, most weakens Tatsuya’s argument? A) Tatsuya is an economics professor with a clear understanding of investments. B) Forbes magazine is respected by many investors as a source of sound financial advice. C) Just before the recession, their broker recommended that they move funds from stocks to bonds. D) […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following, if true, is most helpful in resolving the diff

QUESTION Which of the following, if true, is most helpful in resolving the difference of opinion between Brett and Latisha? A) A prototype of Textmoor’s tablet was displayed recently at a major international technology fair. B) Most investment banks in the last decade have profited by handling info-tech IPOs. C) Two other investment banks have […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following assumptions most clearly underlies Darrell’s pl

QUESTION Which of the following assumptions most clearly underlies Darrell’s plan? A) Most young employees are willing to save small amounts of every paycheck toward their retirement. B) Over the long haul, stock-weighted portfolios will clearly outperform bond-weighted portfolios. C) Recent stock market crashes are the main reason most young employees are reluctant to invest […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following points out a hidden flaw in Darrell’s thinking?

QUESTION Which of the following points out a hidden flaw in Darrell’s thinking? A) In addition to owning mutual funds, many young investors purchase individual stocks through discount brokers. B) While the stock market declined sharply in 2008-2009, it came back strongly in 2010-2011. C) In recent years, investments in precious metals have appreciated more […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following, if true, weakens Darrell’s management strategy

QUESTION Which of the following, if true, weakens Darrell’s management strategy? A) Economics experts predict that Social Security will be bankrupt by 2050. B) Surveys show that four out of five young investors are mostly interested in long-term returns. C) Bonds have outperformed stocks by 8 percent over the last ten years. D) The savings […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gets the most attention from the main

QUESTION The Dow Jones Industrial Average gets the most attention from the mainstream press. Large drops or increases in the average, or achieving numerical milestones, are often big news stories. So why do industry professionals and educated investors feel the Dow doesn’t accurately represent the market? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Answer: […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following, if true, most directly strengthens Darrell’s s

QUESTION Which of the following, if true, most directly strengthens Darrell’s strategy? A) Fewer than 15 percent of young investors check the performance of their mutual funds regularly. B) Darrell has more than 25 years’ experience in financial management. C) Government and investment-grade bonds have a very low probability of default. D) Each time Leonid […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020