Which of the Following Characterizes a Defensive Stock

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes a defensive stock?

• A)The company grows more rapidly in sales and earnings than the overall economy
• B)The company is less affected by cyclical business conditions
• C)The company grows at average or below-average rates
• D)Both a and b
• E)Both b and c

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