Asked by caleb
Amanda is 20-years-old and looking to invest $1000. She has always played it safe with very low-risk investments, but now she is ready to take a bigger risk to see if she can earn a bigger return on her investment. She is comfortable having this money tied up for several years, but she would like to withdraw the money sometime in the next 5 to 10 years. Which type of investment will BEST fit Amanda’s needs?
money market mutual fund
certificate of deposit
bond
401k
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Bond.
Reason: Bonds (especially intermediate-term corporate bonds or bond funds) offer higher potential returns and more risk than money market funds or CDs, and they commonly have maturities in the 5–10 year range, matching her time horizon. A 401(k) is a retirement account with tax/penalty consequences for withdrawals before retirement, so it’s not appropriate if she wants access in 5–10 years. Consider using diversified bond funds or ETFs (or higher-yield corporate bonds) to spread risk rather than buying a single bond.
Reason: Bonds (especially intermediate-term corporate bonds or bond funds) offer higher potential returns and more risk than money market funds or CDs, and they commonly have maturities in the 5–10 year range, matching her time horizon. A 401(k) is a retirement account with tax/penalty consequences for withdrawals before retirement, so it’s not appropriate if she wants access in 5–10 years. Consider using diversified bond funds or ETFs (or higher-yield corporate bonds) to spread risk rather than buying a single bond.
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