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.
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.
3.
What kinds of investment information can you get at a library or bookstore?
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All of the above. These are all examples of investment information you can read in books.
4.
The most in-depth coverage of national business trends is likely to come from _______.
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Forbes. Periodicals like Forbes specialize in in-depth coverage of business and financial news.
5.
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.