What Is the Term for the Proportion of Funds Invested

question 99

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the proportion of funds invested in each of several investment alternatives?

• A) Spreading
• B) Shorting
• C) Margin buying
• D) Asset allocation
• E) Diversification

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Definitions:

Foreign Trade

The exchange of goods, services, and capital between countries or territories.

War Of 1812

A conflict fought between the United States and the British Empire (and their respective allies), primarily over trade restrictions and maritime rights.

Internal Improvements

Government-funded projects to develop the nation's infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and canals.

National Road

Also known as the Cumberland Road, it was the first major improved highway in the United States built by the federal government, stretching from Maryland to Illinois.