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One of the risks of investing in bonds is interest rate risk. This means that if interest rates rise, your bond will be earning less than new bonds.
True. This is one risk of investing in bonds.
2.
What is a mutual fund?
A ready-made portfolio of securities investments. Mutual funds are convenient because the investments in them have already been selected. You and many others invest your money into the fund and thereby participate in the gains and losses of the fund's investments.
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What are some reasons why people invest their money?
All of the above. These -- and many others -- are the most common reasons people invest their money.
4.
What is asset allocation?
Determining how much money to spend on different types of assets. Asset allocation is a big term, but it refers to how we distribute our money among investments.
5.
What ultimately causes stock prices to rise?
Companies increase their profits in the future. Ultimately, a rise in profits causes stocks to grow in value, which leads to rising stock prices.
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The primary risk associated with cash investments is _______.
Inflation. Cash investments provide safety of principal and liquidity. But because of this, they offer a very low rate of return, often lower than the rate of inflation.