Why Have Many Americans' Retirement Accounts Regained Much of Their

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Multiple Choice

Why have many Americans' retirement accounts regained much of their lost value since the 2007-2009 stock market crash?

• A) They were able to buy more stocks cheaper when the market was low.
• B) They sold off most of their portfolios when the market hit bottom.
• C) They sold off most of their portfolios before the market hit bottom.
• D) They switched their portfolio mix from stocks to bonds.

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