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1.
Which of the following companies would NOT lessen the volatility of your portfolio?
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Very small companies. Very small companies tend to grow quickly, and that makes them volatile -- too volatile for a conservative portfolio.
2.
To dampen volatility in your foreign investments, focus on small international companies in developed markets.
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False. You should focus on large companies, not small ones.
3.
How aggressive you should be with your investments depends on several things. Which of the following is not one of them?
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None of the above. All the factors listed are relevant.
4.
How conservative you should be with your investments depends on what?
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Your investment goal, your investment horizon, and your ability to handle volatility. Your goal, time horizon, and volatility tolerance should all help determine how conservative your portfolio is.
5.
Short-term bonds are less volatile than intermediate-term bonds.
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True. This is due to their shorter maturities.