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1.
A disadvantage of many long-term investments is that they are not liquid.
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True. There is a risk of loss for many long-term investments if they are liquidated.
2.
Growth stocks come from companies whose earnings are expected to _______.
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Grow faster than the market average. The stock of companies with high earnings are valued highly in the marketplace, and thus grow greatly in value.
3.
Tax-deferred investment accounts usually come with early withdrawal penalties.
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True. Early withdrawal penalties are meant to keep money in investments for long periods.
4.
Which of the following is not generally a goal of long-term investing?
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Current income. Receiving current income is not generally a goal of long-term investing. Long-term investors understand that they will have to put off income for months or years.
5.
Long-term investors can invest in tax shelters to reduce taxes.
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True. The savings investors get from tax-deferral expand the growth of their long-term investments.