The Theory Behind the Variable-Ratio Plan Is to

question 46

Multiple Choice

The theory behind the variable-ratio plan is to

• A) keep the unit cost of the portfolio at a constant level.
• B) passively buy and hold a wide variety of securities.
• C) avoid selling any security for a capital gain, and thus indefinitely avoiding the capital gains tax.
• D) time the cyclical movements of the share market and thereby "buy low and sell high."

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