Question

Which of the following is an example of financial investment?(1 point) Responses an individual purchases stock with the intent to sell it later at a higher price an individual purchases stock with the intent to sell it later at a higher price an individual purchases ice cream to be consumed immediately an individual purchases ice cream to be consumed immediately an individual purchases a brand new car to drive an individual purchases a brand new car to drive an individual purchases machinery to be used in production

Answer 1

The correct example of financial investment among the options provided is:

An individual purchases stock with the intent to sell it later at a higher price.

This option involves buying an asset (stocks) with the expectation of generating a profit in the future, which is the essence of financial investment. The other options involve consumption or use rather than an investment aimed at appreciation in value.