ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many financial advisors recommend that investors diversify their investment portfolio. Which of the following is NOT true about a diverse investment strategy?
A
It protects against risk
B
It is a strategy of having many different types of investments.
C
You will not lose any money with this strategy.
D
You will have a mix of risky and safe investments.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -avoid investing solely in individual stocks. Many financial advisors recommend that investors diversify their investment portfolio. Which of the following is NOT true about a diverse investment strategy? you will have a mix of risky and safe investments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is NOT true about a diverse investment strategy? You will not lose any money with this strategy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is C). The idea behind diversification is that by adding stocks with different risk characteristics, investors could reduce exposure to idiosyncratic risks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diversification involves spreading your investment dollars among different types of assets to help temper market volatility. By “smoothing out” market performance, you may be more likely to maintain a long-term portfolio position, potentially improving your chances of meeting key investment goals.

Detailed explanation-5: -Short-term certificates of deposit. Money market funds. Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS. Corporate bonds.

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