Practice - Principles Underlying Sound Investments
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by 'safety of the principal amount'?
💡 Hint: Think about why it's important to not lose your initial investment.
Define liquidity in investing.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly you could access cash from an investment.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of sound investments?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would consider most important when investing.
True or False: Higher returns always mean a lower level of risk.
💡 Hint: Consider risk as a critical factor in investments.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an investor with a principal of $10,000 looking to invest in a combination of high risk and low risk assets. How can they balance their portfolio to ensure safety while aiming for reasonable returns?
💡 Hint: Think about how much risk they are comfortable taking versus ensuring their principal is safe.
A family budgeting for their child's future education faces a decision on potential investments. They anticipate the need for $20,000 in 5 years. What strategies should they employ to ensure liquidity and reasonable returns?
💡 Hint: How can they ensure their investments align with their timelines and needs?
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