Which of the Following Is Not True of Stocks

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of stocks?

• A)Since the end of World War II, stocks have returned on average close to 10 percent a year.
• B)Since 1926, stocks had positive gains in 65 years.
• C)Since 1926, stocks lost money in 25 years.
• D)In 2009, during the economic crisis, stocks lost 37 percent.
• E)In reality, stocks do not have a place in every investment portfolio.

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Definitions:

Duress

Force or pressure to enter into a contract.

Lack Of Intention

The absence of a deliberate plan or purpose in performing an action, which can affect the legal interpretation of events or documents.

Unconscionability

A situation where a contract or transaction is so unfair or one-sided that it is deemed oppressive and unenforceable under the law.

Undue Influence

Improper or unfair persuasion that leads an individual to act against their free will or to make decisions that benefit another, particularly in contracts or wills.