Which statement best describes the primary goal of a vulture fund?

• A. To make a profit
• B. To rescue distressed companies for social benefit
• C. To stabilize local currencies
• D. To fund development projects

Answer: (A)

Vulture funds focus on distressed debt and aim to generate high returns for their investors by buying debt of troubled entities at deep discounts and then pursuing recoveries that exceed the purchase price. The core idea is to maximize profit, often through aggressive collection, restructuring, or litigation to capture value from debt that others view as less recoverable. That puts profit at the forefront, which is why this description fits best. The other options describe social welfare, monetary policy, or development funding, which are not the typical aims of vulture funds.