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1.
You will make more money using a full-service broker because of their knowledge and expertise than you would by going it alone.
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False. While brokers may have more financial education and expertise, they are not clairvoyant. You have as good a chance at making money investing by doing your own homework carefully.
2.
A full-service brokers commission is based on the total value of holdings in the customers account.
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False. Commissions are fees levied on each transaction the broker processes for the customer.
3.
Full-service brokers can offer all of the following services except _______.
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Tax preparation. Preparing taxes is not one of the services of a full-service broker, but all of the other listed options may be.
4.
Brokers are allowed to give limited tax advice.
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True. Brokers can advise you on investments that will limit your exposure to taxes.
5.
Brokers may also be known as _______.
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Any of the other titles. They all refer to brokers.