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Commerce · Q41

Business and Commerce

Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 41

Q41

Investment in which of the following is most risky?

A.
Equity shares
Answer
B.
Preference shares
C.
Debentures
D.
Land

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Investment in Equity shares is most risky. The higher the volatility of a stock, or any asset, the higher its risk. Unit trusts that invest only in equities are higher risk than those that invest in other assets. Their prices move further and the chance of loss is higher.