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common-stock fund

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A quick definition of common-stock fund:

A common-stock fund is a type of mutual fund that invests only in common stocks. A mutual fund is like a big pool of money that many people contribute to, and a professional manager uses that money to buy stocks, bonds, or other investments. Common stocks are shares of ownership in a company, and when you invest in a common-stock fund, you own a small piece of many different companies. Common-stock funds can be risky because the value of the stocks can go up or down, but they also have the potential for high returns.

A more thorough explanation:

A common-stock fund is a type of mutual fund that invests only in common stock. A mutual fund is an investment company that pools money from many investors to buy a diversified selection of securities. Common stock represents ownership in a company and typically offers higher potential returns but also higher risk compared to other types of securities.

For example, if you invest in a common-stock fund that focuses on technology companies, the fund will buy shares of various technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. As the value of these companies' stocks increase, the value of the mutual fund's shares will also increase. However, if the value of these stocks decreases, the value of the mutual fund's shares will also decrease.

Common-stock funds are suitable for investors who are willing to take on higher risk in exchange for potentially higher returns. They are not suitable for investors who are risk-averse or looking for a steady income stream.

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i am a veteran (Marine), 3.59 LSAC gpa, have been told I have a solid PS. I already have all my materials (resume, PS, Extra essays) ready and reviewed by experts who have told me I'm good but is the LSAT that's killing me
and yes, I have a thing for immigration as well. I actually created an immigration policy for service members and was nominated and recognized by the general of the marine corps
nominated as administrator of the year*
NosyBeagle
10:43
You do the best you can and hype yourself up in your essays
I appreciate the uplift
NosyBeagle
10:44
it sounds like you have alot of responsibilites so I would also write an lsat addendum to talk about it since the application readers will get the context behind your score
NosyBeagle
10:44
anytime!
i originally applied with the score I currently have and was rejected in all the schools..it was a vicious cycle so I'm not surprised. But, still it sucked.
10:46
It seems youre more than capable of succeeding in law, I wouldnt pigeonhole yourself to just big law and judge yourself on that.
NosyBeagle
10:46
I feel you. I didn't apply after taking it for the first time (oct '23) and decided to retake the lsat and get a better score. My GPA is low so I am gonna put all my brain power into the lsat. My LOR, PS, and resume are all good to go
I in no way feel entitled, to the contrary, I think I've done pretty good in life but I guess I could say I wouldn't want to go through the R masacre again lol
10:47
What are you struggling with the most on the LSAT?
the dissapointing part of it is that I feel like I get the question and then it ends up being the opposite
i remember how i felt taking the official lsat. I was confident, no issues or nerves what so ever...i walked out happy feeling like I crushed it....yeah, I crushed it alright
10:49
I choked on test day more than not
10:49
Out of 4 takes (that I studied for, 5 total takes), I only feel like I hit my potential in one of them
NosyBeagle
10:50
you got a 172. thats awesome
yeah man thats really good
if you dont mind, what was your initial score and how long did it take you to get to 172?
10:50
Yeah I actually ran out of time on my last LSAT, which I never did once in practice. Test day performance can vary wildly
NosyBeagle
10:51
i keep my page on private but i like to creep on others heehee
10:51
Diagnostic was 159, scored 172 officially 7 months later
wow that is awesome!
ive been studying for 2 months now, planning on taking my last in September
10:52
had a 165 official score in the middle, was PTing low 170s and ran into a really hard LG section
wasnt till yesterday that I got my first practice test a 178
10:53
if you can make time to do one PT a week, I'd recommend it. Even just a 3 section test
10:53
maybe not now but starting a few months out from the test
10:55
different people do better with different studying strategies. I was a regular PTer but some people I know only practiced questions and rarely PTed
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