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1.
Beginning investors might be well served by large-cap funds over smaller funds. Large-cap funds contain the stocks of _______.
Large companies. The term "large-cap" refers to large companies.
2.
Why could it be a bad idea to buy a single-sector fund as your first fund?
Such funds are volatile. Funds focusing on only one area of the market are not necessarily poor performers or more expensive, but they tend to be less stable than funds owning stocks from various industries.
3.
Which is not a reason for buying your first fund through one of the big fund families?
Because their funds are always the best performers. Most of the big fund families are reliable and offer a wide range of solid funds--but they aren't always chart-toppers.
4.
Which could make the best first fund?
One that owns 100 stocks from various sectors. For most people, one's first fund should be one that owns a significant number of stocks from a variety of industries.
5.
Why might your first fund be one that favors large companies?
Because these funds tend to be less volatile than funds owning smaller companies. Funds that own large companies, in general, may not be higher returning or cheaper, but they tend to be steadier investments than those owning smaller companies.
