#1
What is the primary goal of investment portfolio diversification?
To maximize returns
To minimize risk
To guarantee profits
To eliminate taxes
#2
Which of the following is an example of a diversified investment?
Putting all money in a single stock
Investing in multiple asset classes
Holding only cash
Investing only in real estate
#3
What is the purpose of including bonds in an investment portfolio?
To provide high returns
To add liquidity
To reduce volatility
To speculate on market movements
#4
Which investment strategy aims to maintain a constant asset allocation, rebalancing periodically?
Market timing
Tactical asset allocation
Strategic asset allocation
Buy and hold
#5
What is the term for spreading investments across different geographical regions or countries?
Currency hedging
International diversification
Sector rotation
Market timing
#6
What does the term 'asset allocation' refer to in the context of investment portfolio management?
The process of buying and selling assets
The distribution of investments among different asset classes
The timing of market entry and exit
The management of individual securities
#7
Which of the following is a potential drawback of over-diversification in an investment portfolio?
Reduced risk
Increased returns
Difficulty in monitoring
Guaranteed profits
#8
What is the term for the measure of how much the price of a security or market index fluctuates?
Risk premium
Volatility
Liquidity
Sharpe ratio
#9
In the context of investment portfolio diversification, what does the correlation between assets measure?
The total value of the portfolio
The relationship between asset returns
The risk-free rate
The tax implications of assets
#10
Which factor is NOT typically considered when assessing an investor's risk tolerance?
Time horizon
Investment knowledge
Current market conditions
Financial goals
#11
What is the key benefit of adding alternative investments, such as hedge funds, to a portfolio?
Increased liquidity
Higher returns
Lower fees
Diversification and reduced correlation
#12
In the context of investment portfolio management, what does the term 'Sharpe ratio' measure?
Risk-adjusted return
Liquidity
Volatility
Market timing accuracy
#13
What role does a financial advisor play in the context of investment portfolio management?
Guaranteeing investment profits
Executing buy and sell orders
Providing investment advice and guidance
Ensuring market timing accuracy