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1.
Investment portfolios can be called efficient when they ________.
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Contain the best possible mixes of assets for a specific risk level and return. Efficiency is relative to the kind of objective that you are trying to fulfill.
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In investing, taking as many factors as possible into account and then choosing the best course of action is called _______.
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Calculated risk. This approach involves taking account of various factors to judge how they will affect your possible choices.
3.
The portion of the future over which you will invest is your _______.
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Time horizon. Taking your time horizon into consideration will help you determine how to allocate your resources.
4.
How does having a lot of money affect your risk tolerance?
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It can enable you to afford loss. If you have a lot of money, you can afford to lose some, and so your risk tolerance will increase.
5.
The amount of money you have to invest does not play a role in your choice of investments.
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False. It plays a role because it alters your investment options and risk tolerance.
6.
Mutual fund holdings are allocated to meet certain ________.
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Investment goals. With investment goals in mind, mutual fund managers can meet all their other objectives.