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1.
What is the most commonly used type of cash investment?
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Savings account. A savings account is made up of cash you deposit, but unlike the cash in your pocket, it pays some interest to you.
2.
What are some reasons why people invest their money?
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All of the above. These -- and many others -- are the most common reasons people invest their money.
3.
What results when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it?
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A capital gain. It can be thought of as a gain on the capital invested.
4.
Which bonds are subject to credit risk?
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Both municipal and corporate. Corporate and municipal bonds are subject to credit risk, and the value of their bonds can be impacted if the financial strength of the company or municipality declines.
5.
Asset allocation is associated with determining how many stocks you will hold in your stock portfolio.
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False. Asset allocation is associated with determining how much you will allocate to an asset class like stocks, bonds, and cash. The number and types of stocks you have in your portfolio has to do with diversification.
6.
It is possible to buy shares of a mutual fund directly from the fund instead of through a broker.
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True. Although you can buy shares through a broker, most funds also let you buy shares directly from the funds themselves.