Index funds are popular investments because of the:---
D) all of the above reasons
Index funds are popular investments because O they have low costs. O they have diversification benefits....
Index funds have become very popular in recent years. Discuss the features and benefits of index funds. Explain the reasons for their popularity.
Question 10 The benefits of diversification are greatest when asset returns have: O negative correlations O positive correlations O zero correlations low positive covariances
A key reason that actively managed funds have lower returns than index funds with a similar level of risk is that: a)Diversification is more important to actively managed funds b)Management and trading costs reduce the returns of actively managed funds c)Index funds spend more on research and management d)Index funds require more buying and selling to generate their returns
Products that create external benefits are over-consumed because the private benefits exceed the private costs under consumed because consumers only consider the private benefits of consumption O optimally consumed as long as private benefits equal private costs underconsumed because the social costs exceed the social benefits QUESTION 23 The Coase theorem suggests that private bargains will ensure the efficiency of markets even when externalities exist O but only in the presence of government regulation if consumers have more information regarding...
- Stock index futures and options allow an investor to: A. select a security from any of those included in the index. B. gain or lose from the movement of the index. C. trade any of the securities in the index. D. None of the above -Investing directly in the international equities markets refers to buying shares: A. of multinational corporations. B. of foreign companies. C. of internationally invested mutual funds. D. More than one of the above - Methods...
Why could two index funds that have the objective to track the S&P 500 index have different return performance? i. Different replication strategy ii. Closet indexing iii. Differences in expense ratios iv. Transaction cost variation v. Different sales commissions vi. Style drift A) i, ii, & iv B) i., iii, iv, & v C) All are correct D) iii, iv, & v E) iii & iv
QUESTION 33 Index mutual funds provide investors with advantages over managed equity funds because: a. They have lower operating costs. b. Their portfolio managers are superior. c. They engage in more complete research. d. They earn higher rates of return. QUESTION 34 The Stride Fixed Income Fund has year end market value of assets of EUR 650 million with EUR 30 million in market value of its liabilities. Stride reports a net asset value of EUR 45.25. The number of...
QUESTION 22 Products that create external benefits are over-consumed because the private benefits exceed the private costs under-consumed because consumers only consider the private benefits of consumption O optimally consumed as long as private benefits equal private costs O underconsumed because the social costs exceed the social benefits QUESTION 23 The Coase theorem suggests that private bargains will ensure the efficiency of markets even when externalities exist but only in the presence of government regulation if consumers have more information...
Question 41 Not yet answered Reindeer have low energy costs in cold environments because of their Points out of 1.00 F Flag question Select one: O a. pelage. O b. hypodermis O c. skin. O d. antlers Question 42 Not yet answered In winter, reindeer is Points out of 1.00 F Flag question Select one: O a. fur; 3-4 cm thick. O b. skin; 3-4 cm thick. O C. skin; 1-2 cm thick O d. fur; 1-2 cm thick. Question...
Q5. You have been hired to analyze the costs and benefits of constructing a new power plant for a large corporate campus. The plant will be adjacent to the campus to ensure a reliable power supply, and the alternatives are laid out below. Assume that the upfront construction costs are paid today and that the decadal operation and maintenance costs are paid in year 10. Also assume the timeline of the project is such that you are only concerned with...