Which of the Following Are Characteristics of a Hedge Fund

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of a hedge fund?
I. Pooling of assets
II. Strict regulatory oversight by the SEC
III. Investing in equities, debt instruments, and derivative instruments
IV. Professional management of assets

• A) I and II only
• B) II and III only
• C) III and IV only
• D) I, III, and IV only

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Definitions:

Closing

The process of finalizing accounts at the end of an accounting period, leading to the preparation of financial statements.

Real Accounts

Accounts that represent assets, liabilities, and equity of a business and carry their balances permanently across accounting periods.

Accounting Period

The time span during which financial activities are recorded and reported, commonly a fiscal year or quarter.

Expense Accounts

Accounting categories used to track money spent or costs incurred in a company’s operations.