The broker relies on this information to determine which investments to recommend to you. If a broker tries to sell you an investment before asking you these questions, that's a very bad sign. It signals that the broker has a greater interest in earning a commission than determining whether the investment is consistent with your investment goals and tolerance for risk.
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