The value of common stock investments will likely change between the time the shares are purchased and the time in the future when they are sold.The difference between the eventual selling price and the purchase price, is often called
A)speculative returns.
B)enrichment.
C)inflation.
D)price appreciation (or price depreciation, if negative).
E)deflation.

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The difference between the eventual selling price and the purchase price of common stocks is often called price appreciation if the difference is positive, or price depreciation if the difference is negative. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A, B, C, and E are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

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