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$-$ The investment policy of a fund only permits the fund to invest in public equities. Would the fund be able to purchase: $($Yes or No$)$

a$.$

Common stock of a company that trades on a large stock exchange?

b$.$

Common stock of a public company that trades only through dealers?

c$.$

A government bond?

d$.$

A stock futures contract?

e$.$

A stock option contract?

f$.$

Shares in a privately held bank with $$1$ billion of capital.

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