Stock Index Futures Can Substitute for Indexed Mutual Funds in Conservative

question 104

True/False

Stock Index futures can substitute for indexed mutual funds in conservative portfolios.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Debt

Loans and financial obligations lasting over one year that appear on a company's balance sheet.

Current Liability

A current liability is a financial obligation that is due to be settled within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

FICA Taxes

Taxes mandated by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which fund Social Security and Medicare, collected from both employers and employees.

FUTA Taxes

Federal Unemployment Tax Act taxes, which are payroll taxes paid by employers to fund the government’s unemployment benefits.