Samantha told you that she invested $1,000 in a portfolio of large-company stocks five years ago and reinvested the dividends. Her investment grew to $3,456 as of today. Had she invested that same...

Samantha told you that she invested $1,000 in a portfolio of large-company stocks five years ago and reinvested the dividends.  Her investment grew to $3,456 as of today.  Had she invested that same amount in a Government of Antigua bond she would have received $2,500 even if she reinvested the 10% coupons paid on the bonds.

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How can you avoid the value of your stock from going down?