Part 2 - Investment- Personal Finance

Why should you put money in a savings account when investing can bring higher returns? 

• You need money for short term needs

• You do not need a savings account, invest all you can

• There is no difference

• Investing has less volatility than a savings account.

The two basic types of stock are___ and ___. 

• Common and Preferred

• Index and Bonds

• The Dow and The S&P 500

• Crypto and Stocks

How does buying shares in a company benefit an investor If the price of the share grows as the company grows,?  

• An investor will be able to put the company on their resume.

• An investor will be able to enjoy free services from the company they bought shares from.

• An investor will be able to sell these shares for a higher price and make a profit.

• An investor will be able to sell these shares for a lower price and make a profit.

You can buy stock in any company in the United States.

• Yes

• No

Which investment is ownership in a single company?

• Stock

• Bond

• Mutual fund

• Index fund

An Index Fund has lower management fees because:

• It is actively managed

• It is passively managed

• It has many different stocks in it.

• it isn't an investment

If a company undergoes a “2:1 stock split” today and you own 10 shares at $50/share, what will the new share price be? 

• $500

• $25

• $100

• $5

Which investment is the highest risk?

• Stocks

• Bonds

• Bond Mutual funds

• T-Bills

These stocks generally do not pay dividends but have potential higher earnings than other types of stocks.

• Growth Stocks

• Defensive Stocks

• Blue Chip Stocks

• Income Stocks

What type of investment changes each year to be less volatile the closer it gets to the retirement year?

• Target Retirement Funds

• Mutual Funds

• Index funds

• Sector Specific Funds