It Is Claimed That a Secondary Advantage of Mutual Funds

question 63

Multiple Choice

It is claimed that a secondary advantage of mutual funds is that

• A)an investor can avoid investment charges and fees.
• B)they give ordinary people access to loanable funds for investing.
• C)they usually outperform stock market indexes.
• D)they give ordinary people access to the skills of professional money managers.

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Definitions:

Operating Standard

A benchmark or set of guidelines used to ensure products or services meet a certain level of quality or efficiency in their production or delivery.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased, indicating cost management efficiency.

Purchasing Department

The division of a business responsible for acquiring goods, services, and materials necessary for the company’s operations.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor per hour and the standard cost of labor per hour, multiplied by the number of hours worked.