ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you have a low tolerance for risk, you would most likely invest your money in
A
stocks.
B
junk bonds.
C
government bonds.
D
corporate bonds.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An aggressive investor, or one with a high risk tolerance, is willing to risk losing money to get potentially better results. A conservative investor, or one with a low risk tolerance, favors investments that maintain his or her original investment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Knowing the risk tolerance level helps investors plan their entire portfolio and will drive how they invest. For example, if an individual’s risk tolerance is low, investments will be made conservatively and will include more low-risk investments and less high-risk investments.

Detailed explanation-3: -The investment type that typically carries the least risk is a savings account. CDs, bonds, and money market accounts could be grouped in as the least risky investment types around. These financial instruments have minimal market exposure, which means they’re less affected by fluctuations than stocks or funds.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-Feb-2023

There is 1 question to complete.