The Number of Funds and Assets Size of the Mutual

question 67

Multiple Choice

The number of funds and assets size of the mutual fund industry have grown dramatically since 1970 because of the introduction of

• A)money market mutual funds in 1972.
• B)tax-exempt money market mutual funds in 1979.
• C)special-purpose equity, bond, and derivative funds.
• D)401-k retirement plans sponsored by employers.
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Without Recourse

A term indicating that the seller of an asset is not responsible for the buyer's losses if the asset fails to perform as expected.

Bad Debt Risk

The probability that loans or receivables will not be collected and will result in a loss for the lender or creditor.

Commitment Fee

A banking charge imposed on a borrower to keep a line of credit open or to guarantee a loan's terms.

Bank Line

A bank line or line of credit is an arrangement between a financial institution and a customer that sets the maximum loan balance that the borrower can access.