[Solved] Discussion Thread: Parable of the Talents

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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**Read: Bodie, Kane, & Marcus: Chapter 8**

**Read: Bodie, Kane, & Marcus: Chapter 9**

– [**Read: The Efficient Market Hypothesis**](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/906012/modules/items/97456571 "Read: The Efficient Market Hypothesis")
– **Read** [**Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis**](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/906012/modules/items/97456575 "Read: Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis")
– [**Read: Chapter Eight, The Efficient Market Hypothesis**](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/906012/modules/items/97456580 "Read: Chapter Eight The Efficient Market Hypothesis")
– [**Read: Chapter Nine Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis**](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/906012/modules/items/97456582 "Read: Chapter Nine Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis")
– [**Watch: A Brief History of the Efficient Market Hypothesis**](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/906012/modules/items/97456586 "Watch: A Brief History of the Efficient Market Hypothesis")

## **Discussion Thread: Parable of the Talents**

Review the “Parable of the Talents” in Matthew 25: 14-30.

Discuss:

1. Money market instruments,
2. Fixed-income/bond instruments,
3. Equity investments,
4. Mutual funds, and
5. Derivative/option investments relative to the scripture.
6. How does risk mitigation/avoidance and risk tolerance relate to return strategies/expectations for each of the five types of investments?

INSTRUCTIONS

Each thread must be at least 500–750 words, include 2 peer-reviewed references, include biblical

scripture integrations, and demonstrate course-related knowledge.

In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply

must be 450–600 words and include 2 peer-reviewed references and one biblical integration.