GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Portfolio Investment
A
investor purchases part of a company through stocks; no real control of company
B
when a company sells goods and services at a lower price than its competitors and still gains larger profits
C
when a business creates the efficient production of a specific product or service
D
business which operates internationally
E
helps companies determine how to gain a competitive edge and position themselves so customers buy from them, and only them
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A stock market portfolio is an investor’s collection of stocks, funds, and other market-traded securities. In general, investment portfolios often include some cash and bond investments.

Detailed explanation-2: -▪ Portfolio investment is defined as cross-border transactions. and positions involving equity or debt securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets (BPM6, (, para 6.54). ▪ The characteristic feature of securities is their negotiability.

Detailed explanation-3: -A portfolio is a collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash equivalents, including closed-end funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). People generally believe that stocks, bonds, and cash comprise the core of a portfolio.

Detailed explanation-4: -Portfolio investments are passive investments, as they do not entail active management or control of the issuing company. The foreign investors have a relatively short-term interest in the ownership of these passive investments such as bonds and stocks.

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