Chapter Objectives

Understand the difference between financial and real assets.
Discuss the key considerations in setting investment objectives.
Appreciate the potential change in investment strategy caused by the tax law revisions.
Describe the relationship of risk and return.
Explain the three factors that comprise the required rate of return for an investor.
Understand the career opportunities that are open to students in the field of investments.

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