Which of the following statements concerning a unit investment trust is correct?
a. It has an unmanaged portfolio. |
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b. It usually consists of common stocks. |
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c. It is most appropriate for young people. |
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d. It requires constant management attention. |
Open-end funds and closed-end funds are similar except for:
a. Capitalization. |
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b. Objectives. |
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c. Regulation. |
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d. Investment management. |
Part 1:
Answer: Option a is correct
Unit investment trust has an unmanaged portfolio.
Part 2:
Answer: Option a is correct
Open-end funds and closed-end funds are similar except for
capitalization.
Closed-end funds will have fixed capitalization and the
capitalization will not be fixed for open-end funds
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