Exam 11: Investment Basics

You recently purchased a stock for $25.It is now worth $35,and it paid a $5 dividend during the time you held it.Your rate of return on this stock is closest to which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 101

Firms raise outside financial capital through the sale of stocks in the secondary markets.

(True/False)

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Question 102

It is a good idea for every investor to read the Wall Street Journal.

(True/False)

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Question 103

As the length of your investment horizon increases,you can assume greater risks with your investing.

(True/False)

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Question 104

What is the purpose of return on investment?

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Question 105

The rate of return on an investment is calculated by dividing the capital gain or loss plus the cash flows by the initial investment amount.

(True/False)

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Question 106

Jordan short sells 500 shares of Facebook at $200.Her broker has a 50% margin requirement.Facebook does not pay a dividend and commissions and other charges total $50.Shares of Facebook drop to $175 and she covers.What is her profit/loss?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 107

Hern MacTavish only invests in lending investments.If his financial advisor gave him the list below,which might Hern invest in?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 108

In the over-the-counter market,the individual investor must be physically present to purchase the security over-the-counter.

(True/False)

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Question 109

Anthony Hopkins wants to start investing and desires to consistently beat the market.What will you tell him?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 110

If the corporation that issued a bond goes bankrupt,the bondholders are paid before stock holders are paid from any remaining assets of the corporation.

(True/False)

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Question 111

American Depository Receipts are receipts given by American banks for deposits in foreign countries.

(True/False)

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Question 112

The ________ rate of return earned on an investment is unadjusted for lost purchasing power.

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Question 113

Describe the typical order characteristics you will encounter.

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Question 114

What is an efficient market and can you beat the market?

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Question 115

Compare and contrast lending and ownership investments.

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Question 116

Discount brokers are so named because they are able to get you discounts on the market price of stocks.

(True/False)

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Question 117

According to your text,"falling in love" with your stock is a good idea.

(True/False)

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Question 118

The price at which an individual is willing to sell a security is called the

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Question 119

According to the Keown book,which of the following is not a primary source of information about the stock market and individual stocks?

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You recently purchased a stock for $25.It is now worth $35,and it paid a $5 dividend during the time you held it.Your rate of return on this stock is closest to which of the following?

Firms raise outside financial capital through the sale of stocks in the secondary markets.

It is a good idea for every investor to read the Wall Street Journal.

As the length of your investment horizon increases,you can assume greater risks with your investing.

What is the purpose of return on investment?

The rate of return on an investment is calculated by dividing the capital gain or loss plus the cash flows by the initial investment amount.

Jordan short sells 500 shares of Facebook at $200.Her broker has a 50% margin requirement.Facebook does not pay a dividend and commissions and other charges total $50.Shares of Facebook drop to $175 and she covers.What is her profit/loss?

Hern MacTavish only invests in lending investments.If his financial advisor gave him the list below,which might Hern invest in?

In the over-the-counter market,the individual investor must be physically present to purchase the security over-the-counter.

Anthony Hopkins wants to start investing and desires to consistently beat the market.What will you tell him?

If the corporation that issued a bond goes bankrupt,the bondholders are paid before stock holders are paid from any remaining assets of the corporation.

American Depository Receipts are receipts given by American banks for deposits in foreign countries.

The ________ rate of return earned on an investment is unadjusted for lost purchasing power.

Describe the typical order characteristics you will encounter.

What is an efficient market and can you beat the market?

Compare and contrast lending and ownership investments.

Discount brokers are so named because they are able to get you discounts on the market price of stocks.

According to your text,"falling in love" with your stock is a good idea.

The price at which an individual is willing to sell a security is called the

According to the Keown book,which of the following is not a primary source of information about the stock market and individual stocks?

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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