Basics Beginner: Sources of Investment Information

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1.
Which kind of firm is likely to have a Website?
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All of the above. All of the above firms are likely to have their own Websites.
2.
Investment books are a good source of basic information, but veteran investors always rely on their own experience instead.
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False. Investors at all levels benefit from information found in investment books.
3.
Which of the following is not a service typically offered by investor associations?
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Mutual funds. Investor associations provide the other kinds of information listed, but do not invest their members' money for them.
4.
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.
5.
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.