Tony is a sophisticated business person.Tony's stock broker advises him to buy 1000 shares of Q-Tel at the current market price of $10 per share.The broker's advice is based on a careful assessment of the market and Tony's advice to the broker about his risk tolerance.Tony takes the advice and directs his broker to buy the shares.The shares turn out to be a very bad investment and,after six months,are worthless.Tony has no claim against his broker.

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Tony has no claim against his broker because the broker provided advice based on a careful assessment and Tony's own risk tolerance. The broker did not guarantee the investment's success, and the loss is a risk inherent in stock market investments.

Tony Is a Sophisticated Business Person