Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Investing in Stocks

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding investing in stocks?

• A)They are risky,but not as risky as not investing in them.
• B)Mutual funds are an easy way to invest in stocks and diversify.
• C)You should let asset allocation decisions be guided by your time horizon.
• D)You should review the time dimension of investing.
• E)All of the above are true statements.

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptors

Proteins that span a cell membrane and open to allow ions such as Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Cl- to pass in response to the binding of a chemical messenger.

G Protein-linked Receptors

Proteins that transmit signals from outside the cell to the inside by binding with G proteins, initiating various cellular processes.

Second Messenger

Intracellular signaling molecules released by the cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules.

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of cell surface receptor that opens or closes a channel across the cell membrane in response to the binding of a signaling molecule, allowing specific ions to pass through.