The Comparison Universe Is Not

question 43

Multiple Choice

The comparison universe is not

• A) a concept found only in astronomy.
• B) the set of all mutual funds in the world.
• C) the set of all mutual funds in the U.S.
• D) a set of mutual funds with similar risk characteristics to your mutual fund.
• E) a concept found only in astronomy, the set of all mutual funds in the world, or the set of all mutual funds in the U.S.

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