Question 1

A typical bond will pay semi-annual coupon payments until it matures,at which time it will surrender its par value to the owner of the bond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Stock can only be purchased in round lots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why does it cost so much to trade with a full service broker?

Accepted Answer

A) Full service brokers offer stock research and investment advice. 
B) Full service brokers offer many different customer services. 
C) Full service brokers provide a one-on-one personal relationship with the customer. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Full service brokers offer stock research and investment advice. 
B) Full service brokers offer many different customer services. 
C) Full service brokers provide a one-on-one personal relationship with the customer. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 4

Barney Hopkins is the financial manager for Amax Corporation.He knows that ________ risk deals with good or bad management decisions and ________ is associated with his company's use of debt.

Accepted Answer

A) market;business 
B) market;financial 
C) business;interest rate 
D) business;financial 
E) financial;business 
A) market;business 
B) market;financial 
C) business;interest rate 
D) business;financial 
E) financial;business

Question 5

Principle #2: the time value of money tells us that time is our greatest ally.This being so,the most important and most difficult step is making the commitment to get started.Tell how to find the money and get started with Principle #15: just do it.

Accepted Answer

Pay yourself first instead of last;that

Question 6

Lexi earns a nominal rate of return of 12.2% this year on her investment.If inflation is calculated at 2.1% for the year,what is her approximate real rate of return for the year?

Accepted Answer

A) 14.3% 
B) 2.1% 
C) 10.1% 
D) 12.2% 
A) 14.3% 
B) 2.1% 
C) 10.1% 
D) 12.2%

Question 7

Although some bonds are traded on the NYSE,most of the buying and selling of bonds doesn't occur on organized exchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Greg spent the weekend in Las Vegas.He started out with $10,000 and won an additional $5,000.Greg was very risky with how he gambled with the $5,000 he had won.Greg was exhibiting the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A) disposition 
B) house money 
C) loss then risk aversion 
D) Las Vegas 
E) none of the above 
A) disposition 
B) house money 
C) loss then risk aversion 
D) Las Vegas 
E) none of the above

Question 9

An investor should always consider the source when receiving stock tips from other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name the major organizations regulating the stock market and tell why they came about.

Accepted Answer

A federal agency,called The Securities a

Question 11

A(n)________ advertisement provides a listing of the underwriting syndicate involved in a new offering.

Accepted Answer

A) prospectus 
B) underwriting notification 
C) brokerage notification 
D) tombstone 
E) none of the above 
A) prospectus 
B) underwriting notification 
C) brokerage notification 
D) tombstone 
E) none of the above

Question 12

Asset allocation and diversification are not related concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Historically,U.S.government securities have been considered the safest,lowest-risk investment available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You own a bond issued by BMW,a German company.What kind of risk are you exposed to?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflation risk 
B) Interest rate risk 
C) Exchange rate risk 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Inflation risk 
B) Interest rate risk 
C) Exchange rate risk 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 15

What are the four financial questions that help focus on investing goals?

Accepted Answer

- If I do not accomplish this goal,what

Question 16

The reluctance effect plays on the fear of regret and the seeking of pride,resulting in selling winning stocks too soon and keeping losing stocks too long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With short selling you are hoping for the stock price to fall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would have liquidity risk associated with it?

Accepted Answer

A) A rare comic book 
B) A house 
C) A stamp collection 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) All but A are correct. 
A) A rare comic book 
B) A house 
C) A stamp collection 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) All but A are correct.

Question 19

You have decided to give your stockbroker the power to make trades in the market on your behalf,without notifying you of the trades prior to execution.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a power agreement. 
B) a discretionary account. 
C) an independent account. 
D) none of the above. 
A) a power agreement. 
B) a discretionary account. 
C) an independent account. 
D) none of the above.

Question 20

The nominal rate of return minus the inflation rate is called the

Accepted Answer

A) stated rate of return. 
B) standard rate of return. 
C) real rate of return. 
D) Fisher effect. 
E) none of the above. 
A) stated rate of return. 
B) standard rate of return. 
C) real rate of return. 
D) Fisher effect. 
E) none of the above.

A typical bond will pay semi-annual coupon payments until it matures,at which time it will surrender its par value to the owner of the bond.

Stock can only be purchased in round lots.

Why does it cost so much to trade with a full service broker?

Barney Hopkins is the financial manager for Amax Corporation.He knows that risk deals with good or bad management decisions and is associated with his company's use of debt.

Principle #2: the time value of money tells us that time is our greatest ally.This being so,the most important and most difficult step is making the commitment to get started.Tell how to find the money and get started with Principle #15: just do it.

Lexi earns a nominal rate of return of 12.2% this year on her investment.If inflation is calculated at 2.1% for the year,what is her approximate real rate of return for the year?

Although some bonds are traded on the NYSE,most of the buying and selling of bonds doesn't occur on organized exchanges.

Greg spent the weekend in Las Vegas.He started out with $10,000 and won an additional $5,000.Greg was very risky with how he gambled with the $5,000 he had won.Greg was exhibiting the ________ effect.

An investor should always consider the source when receiving stock tips from other people.

Name the major organizations regulating the stock market and tell why they came about.

A(n)________ advertisement provides a listing of the underwriting syndicate involved in a new offering.

Asset allocation and diversification are not related concepts.

Historically,U.S.government securities have been considered the safest,lowest-risk investment available.

You own a bond issued by BMW,a German company.What kind of risk are you exposed to?

What are the four financial questions that help focus on investing goals?

The reluctance effect plays on the fear of regret and the seeking of pride,resulting in selling winning stocks too soon and keeping losing stocks too long.

With short selling you are hoping for the stock price to fall.

Which of the following would have liquidity risk associated with it?

You have decided to give your stockbroker the power to make trades in the market on your behalf,without notifying you of the trades prior to execution.This is an example of

The nominal rate of return minus the inflation rate is called the

The Financial Planning Process

Measuring Your Financial Health and Making a Plan

Understanding and Appreciating the Time Value of Money

Tax Planning and Strategies

Cash or Liquid Asset Management

Using Credit Cards: the Role of Open Credit

Student and Consumer Loans: the Role of Planned Borrowing

The Home and Automobile Decision

Life and Health Insurance

Property and Liability Insurance

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives

Mutual Funds: an Easy Way to Diversify

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning: Saving Your Heirs Money and Headaches

Financial Life Eventsfitting the Pieces Together

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Exam 11: Investment Basics

A typical bond will pay semi-annual coupon payments until it matures,at which time it will surrender its par value to the owner of the bond.

Stock can only be purchased in round lots.

Why does it cost so much to trade with a full service broker?

Barney Hopkins is the financial manager for Amax Corporation.He knows that ________ risk deals with good or bad management decisions and ________ is associated with his company's use of debt.

Principle #2: the time value of money tells us that time is our greatest ally.This being so,the most important and most difficult step is making the commitment to get started.Tell how to find the money and get started with Principle #15: just do it.

Lexi earns a nominal rate of return of 12.2% this year on her investment.If inflation is calculated at 2.1% for the year,what is her approximate real rate of return for the year?

Although some bonds are traded on the NYSE,most of the buying and selling of bonds doesn't occur on organized exchanges.

Greg spent the weekend in Las Vegas.He started out with $10,000 and won an additional $5,000.Greg was very risky with how he gambled with the $5,000 he had won.Greg was exhibiting the ________ effect.

An investor should always consider the source when receiving stock tips from other people.

Name the major organizations regulating the stock market and tell why they came about.

A(n)________ advertisement provides a listing of the underwriting syndicate involved in a new offering.

Asset allocation and diversification are not related concepts.

Historically,U.S.government securities have been considered the safest,lowest-risk investment available.

You own a bond issued by BMW,a German company.What kind of risk are you exposed to?

What are the four financial questions that help focus on investing goals?

The reluctance effect plays on the fear of regret and the seeking of pride,resulting in selling winning stocks too soon and keeping losing stocks too long.

With short selling you are hoping for the stock price to fall.

Which of the following would have liquidity risk associated with it?

You have decided to give your stockbroker the power to make trades in the market on your behalf,without notifying you of the trades prior to execution.This is an example of

The nominal rate of return minus the inflation rate is called the

The Financial Planning Process

Measuring Your Financial Health and Making a Plan

Understanding and Appreciating the Time Value of Money

Tax Planning and Strategies

Cash or Liquid Asset Management

Using Credit Cards: the Role of Open Credit

Student and Consumer Loans: the Role of Planned Borrowing

The Home and Automobile Decision

Life and Health Insurance

Property and Liability Insurance

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives

Mutual Funds: an Easy Way to Diversify

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning: Saving Your Heirs Money and Headaches

Financial Life Eventsfitting the Pieces Together

Filters

Barney Hopkins is the financial manager for Amax Corporation.He knows that risk deals with good or bad management decisions and is associated with his company's use of debt.