Which of the Following Is Not a Recent Trend in the Investment

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a recent trend in the investment industry?

• A) consolidation of capital among a few investment dealers
• B) specialization of investment dealers
• C) increasing numbers of dealers because of high returns
• D) the movement of nonbrokerage firms into the investment field

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