Which of the Following Is Not True of Stocks

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of stocks?

• A)Since the end of World War II,stocks have returned almost 10 percent a year.
• B)Since 1926,stocks had positive gains in 66 years.
• C)Since 1926,stocks lost money in 25 years.
• D)In February 2018,the Dow Jones experienced its worst one-day decline in history.
• E)In reality,stocks do not have a place in every investment portfolio.

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