Investing

A type of investment that invests in a lot of different companies is called

• Stocks

• Bonds

• Mutual funds

• T-bills

What is a stock?

• A loan an investor makes to a company or government that pays interest over time.

• A share of ownership in a company

• A collection of investments sold as a package.

• An option to purchase something in the future at todays price.

What is the primary reason for a company to issue stock?

• The stocks help investors earn a higher rate of return

• To raise money to grow the company

• To distribute the risk of bankruptcy across more investors

• To increase greater awareness of the company

All of the following are ways to earn money as a stockholder EXCEPT:

• getting dividends

• selling the stock at a higher value

• stock splits

• selling the stock at a lower value

A key difference between saving and investing is

• Saving is for everyone, investing is for the wealthy

• Your money is insured when investing, it is not in savings

• Investing has a guaranteed return, savings does not

• Saving is for emergencies & goals, investing is for long-term wealth

Which would be considered the highest risk investment type?

• Stock

• Mutual Fund

• Bond

• Money Market Account

The relationship between risk and return can be stated as

• Higher risk indicates higher return

• Higher risk indicates lower return

• Lower risk indicates higher return

• No relationship exists between risk and return

Why is it important to start investing as soon as possible?

• You take less risk when you are young, so money will be safe

• You have more time for your money to compound

• Investing is an easy way to make quick money

• Fees on investments are cheaper when you are younger

True or False: Investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks guarantees you will not lose money.

• True

• False

Diversification is important in investing because…

• It helps you to balance your risk across different types of investments.

• It increases your overall risk, which guarantees that you will make more money.

• It ensures that you only make low-risk investments.

• It helps you gain the highest rate of return despite any risks.