Even Though Indexing Is Growing in Popularity, Only About ________

question 33

Multiple Choice

Even though indexing is growing in popularity, only about ________ of equity in the mutual fund industry is held in indexed funds. This may be a sign that investors and managers ________.

• A) 5%; are excessively conservative
• B) 25%; overestimate their ability
• C) 15%; suffer from framing biases
• D) 25%; engage in mental accounting

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Definitions:

George W. Bush

The 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009, notable for his responses to the September 11 attacks and leading the nation into the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

War Powers Act

A federal law intended to check the U.S. president's power to commit the country to armed conflict without the consent of Congress, enacted in 1973.

Congressional Approval

The formal consent given by the United States Congress to enact legislation, ratify treaties, or confirm appointments.

Saddam Hussein

Former President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, known for his brutal regime and for leading Iraq through the Iran-Iraq War and Gulf War.