The Comparison Universe Is Not

question 43

Multiple Choice

The comparison universe is not

• A) a concept found only in astronomy.
• B) the set of all mutual funds in the world.
• C) the set of all mutual funds in the U.S.
• D) a set of mutual funds with similar risk characteristics to your mutual fund.
• E) a concept found only in astronomy, the set of all mutual funds in the world, or the set of all mutual funds in the U.S.

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Definitions:

Assets

Resources owned by an individual or organization, having economic value and expected to provide future benefits.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping System

An accounting method that records each financial transaction twice, in debit and credit columns, to maintain the balance of the accounting equation.

Single-Entry System

A simple form of bookkeeping where each financial transaction is recorded in only one account, not suitable for tracking assets and liabilities accurately.

Payments

Transactions involving the transfer of money in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.