A Mutual Fund

question 18

Multiple Choice

A mutual fund:

• A)is a way of investing in a single stock.
• B)offers safety through diversification because a loss in one investment is usually offset by gains in other investments within the fund.
• C)is insured by the FDIC.
• D)is a form of an indirect real estate investment.
• E)is professionally managed so investors need not monitor fund results.

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