Orlando, a recent graduate of a community college, is about to make his first investment in the stock market. Which of the following would be a cautious way for Orlando to start investing?

A. future contracts in oil
B. short-selling technology stocks
C. commodity market transactions in precious metals
D. index funds


Answer: D

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