Perhaps the Best Way to Reduce Macro Risk in a Stock

question 33

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the best way to reduce macro risk in a stock portfolio is to invest in stocks that:

• A) have only unique risks.
• B) have diversified away the macro risk.
• C) have low exposure to business cycles.
• D)pay guaranteed dividends.

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Definitions:

Collection Float

The time span between when a check is deposited and when the funds are actually available in the account, reflecting processing time.

Checks

Checks are written, dated, and signed instruments that direct a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer or a designated party.

Bank

A financial institution licensed to receive deposits and make loans.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to process payments quickly by having those payments mailed directly to a location accessible by the bank.