Which of the Following Is NOT a Financial Intermediary

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a financial intermediary?

• A)NASDAQ
• B)Allstate Insurance Company
• C)Bank of America
• D)Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where the interest is added back to the principal each month, leading to an increase in the interest earned in subsequent periods.

Monthly Payments

Regular payments made towards a loan or mortgage over a set period, calculated to cover the principal amount and interest.

Loan

A sum of money or item of value given to a party with the expectation of repayment, often with interest, over a defined period.

Compounded Annually

The process where interest is added to the principal sum of a deposit or loan once a year, and from then on, the interest that has been added also earns interest.