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1.
Which is the least important type of diversification?
By subasset class. Diversifying by investment and asset class are most important. Diversifying by subasset class is secondary.
2.
In investing, diversifying means _______.
All of the above. All of these answer choices describe diversification.
3.
When it comes to mutual funds, you should own _______.
Maybe neither. There are no 'must-own' types of funds; assembling a portfolio of mutual funds is a matter of personal taste and personal goals. However, be aware of your options so that you can appropriately choose what you should and shouldn't own.
4.
If you want to try to limit short-term losses, buy _______.
A money market fund. Very short-term investments, such as money market funds, are generally considered the safest investments outside of an FDIC-insured deposit. Sometimes even the best-diversified portfolio loses money.
5.
Which statement is false?
Diversification can ensure that you never lose money. You often get better short-term results as you are likely to own something that is doing well. Diversification lowers long-term volatility as different investments move in and out of favor. But diversification doesn't mean you'll never lose money.
