The correct answer for Question 4 is:
Stock
A stock represents a share of ownership in a corporation. When you own a stock, you essentially own a small part of that company and thus have a claim on a portion of the company's earnings. This differs from a bond, which is a type of debt instrument, and a future, which is a contractual agreement to buy or sell an asset in the future at a predetermined price. A mutual fund, on the other hand, is an investment vehicle that pools money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
