If You Wanted to Purchase Stocks in a Certain Sector

question 9

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to purchase stocks in a certain sector of the market, which of the following would likely provide the least volatility?

• A) real estate
• B) energy
• C) consumer staples
• D) information technology

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Definitions:

Licensing

A trade agreement in which one company—the licensor—allows another company—the licensee—to use its company name, products, patents, brands, trade marks, raw materials, and/or production processes in exchange for a fee or royalty.

International Marketplace

A global economic environment that enables companies to buy and sell goods and services across national borders, subject to regulations and policies of the involved countries.