Risk and Return. Why do some investors pursue higher$-$risk investments when their income falls during economic downturns? What is wrong with this strategy?

Some investors pursue higher$-$risk investments in a weak economy to: $($Select the best answer below.$)$

A$.$ keep their money out of the banks and put it in safe investments.

B$.$ take advantage of market conditions.

C$.$ make up for limited income.

D$.$ save for retirement.

The fault with this strategy is that: $($Select the best answer below.$)$

A$.$ the higher returns are only guaranteed in a weak economy.

B$.$ it may be difficult to find higher$-$risk investments in a weak economy since most people are following the same strategy.

C$.$ the higher returns are due to the lower risk.

D$.$ the higher returns are due to the higher risk.