Which of the Following Is the Best Topic a Salesperson

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best topic a salesperson can use to break the ice when talking with a prospect?

• A)local sports teams
• B)product features
• C)shared interests
• D)current politics
• E)religion

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Definitions:

Sinking Fund Clause

A provision in a bond contract that requires the issuer to periodically set aside funds to retire a portion of the debt before it matures.

Inflation-Indexed Treasury Securities

Government bonds that are adjusted for inflation to protect investors from the decline in purchasing power.

TIPS

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, a type of U.S. government bond designed to help protect investors from inflation, as the principal value adjusts with inflation.

PIKs

Short for "Payment in Kind," a type of financing or loan where the borrower can pay interest or dividends with additional securities instead of cash.