Question 1

A mutual fund that carries a load will require the investor to pay a commission, only if the fund appreciates in price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The dollar amount assigned to shares of stock by the corporation's charter represents the stock's

Accepted Answer

A)  net asset value. 
B)  legal value. 
C)  market value. 
D)  par value. 
A)  net asset value. 
B)  legal value. 
C)  market value. 
D)  par value.

Question 3

If an investor owns a bond that pays a higher rate of interest than other bonds of similar risk, the investor should be able to sell the bond on the secondary market for more than its face value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following securities guarantees preferred stockholders payment of missed dividends before any dividends are paid to common stockholders?

Accepted Answer

A)  call provision 
B)  cumulative preferred 
C)  participating preferred 
D)  convertible preferred 
A)  call provision 
B)  cumulative preferred 
C)  participating preferred 
D)  convertible preferred

Question 5

Buying a stock makes the investor an owner in the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Julio and his grandfather receive individualized investment advice from the same chartered financial analyst. When comparing their customized investment recommendations, it is likely that Julio's strategy targets lower-risk investment options than the advice received by his grandfather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Young investors place more importance on low-risk investments, while elderly investors prefer significant growth in the value of their investments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

U.S. government bonds are considered safe investments. Therefore such government bonds usually have a lower interest rate than corporate bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The largest one-day drop in the stock market occurred in 1987-a 22% drop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One criticism of the Dow Jones Industrial Average suggests that it

Accepted Answer

A)  magnifies the fluctuations in the stock market. 
B)  does not indicate the cause of changes in stock prices. 
C)  is too small (too few companies) to get a good statistical representation. 
D)  is biased causing an overstatement of bond price increases and an understatement of stock price decreases. 
A)  magnifies the fluctuations in the stock market. 
B)  does not indicate the cause of changes in stock prices. 
C)  is too small (too few companies) to get a good statistical representation. 
D)  is biased causing an overstatement of bond price increases and an understatement of stock price decreases.

Question 11

For investors who desire the least possible risk, a share of stock in an established corporation provides the safest investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

High-risk, high-interest bonds are called

Accepted Answer

A)  convertible bonds. 
B)  preferred bonds. 
C)  discount bonds. 
D)  junk bonds. 
A)  convertible bonds. 
B)  preferred bonds. 
C)  discount bonds. 
D)  junk bonds.

Question 13

Before issuing stock or bonds, corporations must meet the disclosure requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bonds that pay very high interest rates and typically have a higher risk of default are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  zero-coupon bonds 
B)  bearer bonds 
C)  junk bonds 
D)  volatile bonds 
A)  zero-coupon bonds 
B)  bearer bonds 
C)  junk bonds 
D)  volatile bonds

Question 15

Bonds, like stocks, trade daily on major security exchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lucas purchased 250 shares of Marshall Manufacturing last year but was not paid dividends. He now is going to hire an attorney to sue the company for failure to pay dividends. If he follows through with his plan, Lucas will probably win the lawsuit because companies are obligated to pay their stockholders dividends for owning and holding the firm's stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cumulative preferred stockholders enjoy a promise that missed dividends will accumulate and be paid later, before any dividends are paid to common stockholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A mutual fund that carries a load will require the investor to pay a commission, only if the fund appreciates in price.

The dollar amount assigned to shares of stock by the corporation's charter represents the stock's

If an investor owns a bond that pays a higher rate of interest than other bonds of similar risk, the investor should be able to sell the bond on the secondary market for more than its face value.

Which of the following securities guarantees preferred stockholders payment of missed dividends before any dividends are paid to common stockholders?

Buying a stock makes the investor an owner in the firm.

Julio and his grandfather receive individualized investment advice from the same chartered financial analyst. When comparing their customized investment recommendations, it is likely that Julio's strategy targets lower-risk investment options than the advice received by his grandfather.

Young investors place more importance on low-risk investments, while elderly investors prefer significant growth in the value of their investments.

U.S. government bonds are considered safe investments. Therefore such government bonds usually have a lower interest rate than corporate bonds.

The largest one-day drop in the stock market occurred in 1987-a 22% drop.

One criticism of the Dow Jones Industrial Average suggests that it

For investors who desire the least possible risk, a share of stock in an established corporation provides the safest investment.

High-risk, high-interest bonds are called

Before issuing stock or bonds, corporations must meet the disclosure requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Bonds that pay very high interest rates and typically have a higher risk of default are known as

Bonds, like stocks, trade daily on major security exchanges.

Cumulative preferred stockholders enjoy a promise that missed dividends will accumulate and be paid later, before any dividends are paid to common stockholders.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Appendix: Working Within the Legal Environment

Appendix: Using Technology to Manage Information

Appendix: Managing Risk

Appendix: Managing Personal Finances

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Exam 19: Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

A mutual fund that carries a load will require the investor to pay a commission, only if the fund appreciates in price.

The dollar amount assigned to shares of stock by the corporation's charter represents the stock's

If an investor owns a bond that pays a higher rate of interest than other bonds of similar risk, the investor should be able to sell the bond on the secondary market for more than its face value.

Which of the following securities guarantees preferred stockholders payment of missed dividends before any dividends are paid to common stockholders?

Buying a stock makes the investor an owner in the firm.

Julio and his grandfather receive individualized investment advice from the same chartered financial analyst. When comparing their customized investment recommendations, it is likely that Julio's strategy targets lower-risk investment options than the advice received by his grandfather.

Young investors place more importance on low-risk investments, while elderly investors prefer significant growth in the value of their investments.

U.S. government bonds are considered safe investments. Therefore such government bonds usually have a lower interest rate than corporate bonds.

The largest one-day drop in the stock market occurred in 1987-a 22% drop.

One criticism of the Dow Jones Industrial Average suggests that it

For investors who desire the least possible risk, a share of stock in an established corporation provides the safest investment.

High-risk, high-interest bonds are called

Before issuing stock or bonds, corporations must meet the disclosure requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Bonds that pay very high interest rates and typically have a higher risk of default are known as

Bonds, like stocks, trade daily on major security exchanges.

Cumulative preferred stockholders enjoy a promise that missed dividends will accumulate and be paid later, before any dividends are paid to common stockholders.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Appendix: Working Within the Legal Environment

Appendix: Using Technology to Manage Information

Appendix: Managing Risk

Appendix: Managing Personal Finances

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