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What is the main difference between investing and speculating?

The level of risk and time horizon (correct)

The type of assets involved

The involvement of market rumors

The expected returns

What is the primary expectation in investing?

Speculating on short-term price movements

Making quick and substantial profits

Generating a return over a relatively long time horizon (correct)

Relying on hunches and market rumors

How are decisions in investing typically made?

Reliant on short-term price movements

Based on hunches and market rumors

Reliant on technical analysis alone

Based on thorough analysis and fundamental soundness of the investment (correct)

What is characteristic of speculative activities?

Higher level of risk and a shorter time horizon Signup and view all the answers

What does investing aim to achieve?

Stable and consistent returns while managing risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of investing?

Achieving stable and consistent returns Signup and view all the answers

What is the time horizon typically associated with investing?

Decades or years Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of risk associated with speculating?

High level of risk Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis is typically relied upon in speculating?

Technical analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of investors in terms of returns?

Consistent income with security Signup and view all the answers