Eric Has $1,000 and Would Like to Use It to Start

question 132

Multiple Choice

Eric has $1,000 and would like to use it to start a savings program.He will add to the program regularly by investing $50 per month in a liquid account.Which of the following types of accounts would be most appropriate in this situation?

• A)Series EE savings bonds
• B)Money market deposit account
• C)Certificates of deposit
• D)U.S. Treasury bills
• E)NOW account

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Definitions:

Optimal Risky Portfolio

A portfolio of investments that maximizes expected return for a given level of risk by carefully selecting and weighting risky assets.

Expected Return

The anticipated amount of profit or loss an investment is likely to generate over a specific period.

Risk-Free Asset

A risk-free asset refers to an investment that theoretically provides a certain return with no risk of financial loss.

Risky Asset

An asset that has a significant degree of uncertainty in its returns, often leading to higher potential rewards and higher potential losses.