Investing Part I: Vocabulary & Concept Flashcard

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A bull market is characterized by:

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Rising stock prices and investor optimism

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A company pays shareholders a portion of its profits in the form of:

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Dividends

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What is the primary risk of investing in stocks?

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The potential for losing money if the stock price declines

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is an example of:

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A stock exchange where investors buy and sell stocks

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The Nasdaq is known for listing:

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Mostly technology and growth companies

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True or False: A bear market occurs when stock prices are steadily increasing.

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False

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True or False: A shareholder is someone who owns shares of a company's stock.

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True

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True or False: The rate of return is the percentage of money gained or lost on an investment over time.

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True

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True or False: Investing is completely risk-free if you choose the right stocks.

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False

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True or False: Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money over time.

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True