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

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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 machinery to be used in production
an individual purchases machinery to be used in production

an individual purchases a brand new car to drive
an individual purchases a brand new car to drive

Answer 1

The correct example of a financial investment is:

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

This represents an investment in financial assets with the expectation of earning a return.