The Basic Trade-Off in the Investment Process Is

Multiple Choice

The basic trade-off in the investment process is

A) between the anticipated rate of return for a given investment instrument and its degree of risk.
B) between understanding the nature of a particular investment and having the opportunity to purchase it.
C) between high returns available on single instruments and the diversification of instruments into a portfolio.
D) between the desired level of investment and possessing the resources necessary to carry it out.
E) None of the above.