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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INVESTING?

These days, investing in financial markets is a common practice.
Yet, many Americans remain under-informed about how various investment products really work.
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Investment

Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snarl some investors.

 
 

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