As You Lengthen the Time Horizon of Your Investment Period

question 38

Multiple Choice

As you lengthen the time horizon of your investment period and decide to invest for multiple years, you will find that:
I. The average risk per year may be smaller over longer investment horizons.
II. The overall risk of your investment will compound over time.
III. Your overall risk on the investment will fall.

• A) I only
• B) I and II only
• C) III only
• D) I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, in contrast to a normal good.

Indifference Curves

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent.

Utility Levels

Measures of satisfaction or happiness that consumers derive from consuming goods and services.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing preferences.