d) Sell the bonds, put all the money into hard assets, and
borrow additional money to buy more.- You’ve lost $500 at the blackjack table in Atlantic City.
How much more are you prepared to lose to win the $500
back?
a) Nothing—you quit now.
b) $100.
c) $250.
d) $500.
e) More than $500.
Your score: Now it’s time to see what kind of investor you are.
Total your score, using the following point system for each answer
you gave. - A—3, B—1, C— 4
- A—1, B—3, C— 4
- A—1, B— 3
- A—2, B— 1
- A—2, B—1, C—4, D— 1
- A—1, B— 2
- A—1, B—2, C— 3
- A—1, B—2, C—4, D— 6
- A—1, B—3, C—6, D— 9
10. A—3, B— 1
11. A—1, B—3, C—5, D— 9
12. A—1, B—2, C—3, D— 4
13. A—1, B—2, C—4, D—6, E— 8
If you scored:
Below 21: You are a conservative investor, allergic to risk. Stay
with sober, conservative investments. The tips on creative in-
vesting will seem like a real stretch and the risk involved makes
you break out in hives. You probably have a “J” in your Myers-
Briggs type.
“R” Is for Risking Discomfort 18314-25 ware 183 1/19/01, 1:15 PM