Question 1

Which of the following is true about dividends?

Accepted Answer

A) Dividends are not based on earnings. 
B) All large companies pay dividends. 
C) Dividends are usually around five percent of the stock price. 
D) Dividends are likely paid by older,established companies. 
A) Dividends are not based on earnings. 
B) All large companies pay dividends. 
C) Dividends are usually around five percent of the stock price. 
D) Dividends are likely paid by older,established companies.

Question 2

Compared with common stock,preferred stock values

Accepted Answer

A) are more variable. 
B) are less variable. 
C) are lower. 
D) are higher. 
A) are more variable. 
B) are less variable. 
C) are lower. 
D) are higher.

Question 3

A stock trading at $20 pays a dividend annually of $0.50.The yield is 2.5 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Investment risk refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the risk premium in the markets. 
B) Beta. 
C) the risk of investments dropping in value. 
D) volatility in investment returns. 
A) the risk premium in the markets. 
B) Beta. 
C) the risk of investments dropping in value. 
D) volatility in investment returns.

Question 5

A younger firm,with more growth opportunities,is less likely to pay dividends than an older company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For someone whose salary is $120 000,what type of investment income receives the lowest tax consequences?

Accepted Answer

A) Dividends 
B) Interest 
C) Capital gains 
D) Trust income 
A) Dividends 
B) Interest 
C) Capital gains 
D) Trust income

Question 7

When diversifying a portfolio,you should select investments with high positive correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you have $3000 to invest,but could need the money at any time in the next year,you should

Accepted Answer

A) put the money in a liquid short-term interest-bearing investment. 
B) invest in a one-year closed GIC. 
C) put the money in a dividend mutual fund. 
D) invest in an asset allocation mutual fund. 
A) put the money in a liquid short-term interest-bearing investment. 
B) invest in a one-year closed GIC. 
C) put the money in a dividend mutual fund. 
D) invest in an asset allocation mutual fund.

Question 9

One of the attractive features of mutual funds is that they offer investors a diversified portfolio and professional management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true about dividends?

Compared with common stock,preferred stock values

A stock trading at $20 pays a dividend annually of $0.50.The yield is 2.5 percent.

Investment risk refers to

A younger firm,with more growth opportunities,is less likely to pay dividends than an older company.

For someone whose salary is $120 000,what type of investment income receives the lowest tax consequences?

When diversifying a portfolio,you should select investments with high positive correlation.

If you have $3000 to invest,but could need the money at any time in the next year,you should

One of the attractive features of mutual funds is that they offer investors a diversified portfolio and professional management.

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Exam 4: Personal Investing - Investing Fundamentals

Which of the following is true about dividends?

Compared with common stock,preferred stock values

A stock trading at $20 pays a dividend annually of $0.50.The yield is 2.5 percent.

Investment risk refers to

A younger firm,with more growth opportunities,is less likely to pay dividends than an older company.

For someone whose salary is $120 000,what type of investment income receives the lowest tax consequences?

When diversifying a portfolio,you should select investments with high positive correlation.

If you have $3000 to invest,but could need the money at any time in the next year,you should

One of the attractive features of mutual funds is that they offer investors a diversified portfolio and professional management.

Tools for Financial Planning - Applying Time Value Concepts

Tools for Financial Planning - Planning with Personal Financial Statements

Tools for Financial Planning - Using Tax Concepts for Planning

Managing Your Financial Resources - Banking Services and Managing Your Money

Managing Your Financial Resources - Assessing,Managing and Securing Your Credit

Managing Your Financial Resources - Purchasing and Financing a Home

Protecting Your Wealth - Auto and Homeowner's Insurance

Protecting Your Wealth - Health and Life Insurance

Personal Investing - Investing in Stocks

Personal Investing - Investing in Bonds

Personal Investing - Investing in Mutual Funds

Retirement and Estate Planning - Retirement Planning

Retirement and Estate Planning - Estate Planning

Synthesis of Financial Planning - Integrating the Components of a Financial Plan

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