Online Trading of Stocks Is Not Only Less Expensive Than

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True/False

Online trading of stocks is not only less expensive than using traditional brokers, but is usually more convenient too.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

A method of calculating interest in which the interest is compounded quarterly, being added to the principal amount four times annually.

Annual Rate of Inflation

the percent increase in the price level of goods and services across the economy over the course of a year.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, typically used to monitor inflation.

Compound Annual Real Rate of Return

The rate of return on an investment, adjusted for inflation, that compounds annually, reflecting the true purchasing power of earnings.