{"id":53330,"date":"2024-04-15T23:52:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53330"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:52:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:52:25","slug":"financial-intermediaries-exist-because-small-investors-cannot-efficiently-________","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/financial-intermediaries-exist-because-small-investors-cannot-efficiently-________\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial intermediaries exist because small investors cannot efficiently ________."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;diversify their portfolios&#8221; option2=&#8221;gather all relevant information&#8221; option3=&#8221;assess credit risk of borrowers&#8221; option4=&#8221;advertise for needed investments E. all of above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>E. all of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Financial intermediaries exist because small investors cannot efficiently:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diversify their portfolios.<\/strong> Diversification is the process of spreading your money across different types of investments to reduce risk. It is difficult and expensive for small investors to do this on their own, but financial intermediaries can do it for them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather all relevant information.<\/strong> It is difficult and time-consuming for small investors to gather all the information they need to make informed investment decisions. Financial intermediaries have the resources to do this for them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess credit risk of borrowers.<\/strong> It is difficult and risky for small investors to lend money to borrowers. Financial intermediaries have the expertise to assess credit risk and make loans to borrowers who are likely to repay them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advertise for needed investments.<\/strong> It is difficult and expensive for small investors to advertise for investments that meet their needs. Financial intermediaries can do this for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, financial intermediaries exist to help small investors overcome the challenges of investing. 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