Question

Which of the following is an example of financial investment?(1 point)
Responses

an individual purchases ice cream to be consumed immediately
an individual purchases ice cream to be consumed immediately

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 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 example of financial investment is:

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

This is because financial investments involve acquiring assets with the expectation of generating a return in the future, typically through capital gains or dividends.