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1.
Why are micro-cap stocks and foreign securities usually best owned through a mutual fund?
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Both of the above. Micro-cap and foreign stocks are often both more difficult to analyze and less liquid, meaning that it could be best to hold such securities through mutual funds.
2.
In any given year, which type of investment is more likely to lose 20% of its value?
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A U.S. stock. A higher percentage of stocks have lost 20% or more of their value in a calendar year than mutual funds.
3.
Why are U.S. stock funds generally less volatile than individual U.S. stocks?
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Because they own a collection of stocks. Because they own a basket of U.S. stocks, U.S. stock funds are less volatile than individual stocks.
4.
If you work in the technology field, know a lot about tech stocks, and have a portfolio filled with them, what might you consider?
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Investing in mutual funds that focus on non-tech sectors. No one sector remains in favor forever. Instead of learning how to invest in a different style, you might consider hiring an expert to do it for you and invest in a mutual fund covering that territory.
5.
If you want to add mutual funds to your portfolio, where would be a good place to start?
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Identify gaps in your portfolio. The first place to start is always to find what's lacking.