Which of the following statements is not true about small-cap mutual funds? Small-cap funds derive more of their returns from capital gains rather than dividends Small-cap funds strive to provide better returns than those of blue chip equity funds Small-cap funds derive more of their returns from dividends rather than capital gains Small-cap funds can expose investors to higher risk than large- cap funds

Which of the following statements is not true about small-cap mutual funds? Small-cap funds derive more of their returns from capital gains rather than dividends Small-cap funds strive to provide better returns than those of blue chip equity funds Small-cap funds derive more of their returns from dividends rather than capital gains Small-cap funds can expose investors to higher risk than large- cap funds

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ISBN:9780357033609

Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter13: Investing In Mutual Funds, Etfs, And Real Estate

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