Stocks Terminology Flashcards

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What does the term "stock" refer to in finance?

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Ownership in a company

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Which of the following represents a publicly-traded company? A local bakery owned by a family, A tech startup with venture capital funding, A multinational corporation listed on a stock exchange, A small law firm with private investors

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A multinational corporation listed on a stock exchange

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Stock market

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The global network of all stock exchanges

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Factors that can influence the price of a stock: Political events, Economic indicators, Company performance.

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All of the above

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What does the acronym "NYSE" stand for in the context of finance?

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New York Stock Exchange

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What is the significance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)?

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It tracks the stock prices of 30 major companies

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What is the function of a stockbroker?

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To buy and sell stocks on behalf of investors

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What is the primary difference between common stock and preferred stock?

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Common stockholders have voting rights, while preferred stockholders do not.

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What is a dividend?

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A payment made to shareholders from company profits

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What does it mean when a stock is said to be "volatile"?

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Its price changes frequently and unpredictably