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Investing Basics Beginner: Sources of Investment Information

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1.
Who may benefit from reading investment books?
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All investors benefit. All investors, regardless of their level of experience, will find titles that meet their information needs.
2.
The formal offer to sell securities is called a(n) _______.
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Prospectus. The prospectus is the formal offer to sell securities, and it must be filed with the SEC.
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The best place to learn about local companies is likely to be _______.
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Your local newspaper. Your local newspaper may have more timely and in-depth information about local companies than any national media source.
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What kind of investor information might you find on the Internet?
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All of the above. All of the above are examples of information available to investors on the Internet.
5.
Investor associations _______.
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Provide investment training and advice to members. They do not invest members' money, and they typically require a membership fee to join.