ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the investment:-pools similar stocks together-the most popular type of investment-safer than investing in individual stocks
A
mutual funds
B
bonds
C
real estate
D
commodities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in securities such as stocks, bonds, and short-term debt. The combined holdings of the mutual fund are known as its portfolio.

Detailed explanation-2: -Perhaps the most common are stocks, bonds, real estate, and ETFs/mutual funds. Other types of investments to consider are real estate, CDs, annuities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, collectibles, and precious metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -High-yield savings accounts. Series I savings bonds. Short-term certificates of deposit. Money market funds. Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS. Corporate bonds. Dividend-paying stocks. Preferred stocks. More items •01-Mar-2023

Detailed explanation-4: -Growth investments. Shares. Property. Defensive investments. Cash. Fixed interest.

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