Stock Market Quiz

What did the Dutch East India Company trade in the 1600s?

• Gold, porcelain, spices, and silks

• Coffee, tea, and sugar

• Oil, gas, and coal

• Books, art, and music

How did the Dutch East India Company fund their voyages?

• By selling shares to private citizens

• By borrowing money from banks

• By using their own profits

• By receiving government grants

What did the Dutch East India Company unknowingly invent?

• The world's first stock market

• The world's first coffee company

• The world's first shipping port

• The world's first television channel

What is an IPO?

• Initial Public Offering

• International Product Organization

• Investment Portfolio Optimization

• Individual Profit Opportunity

What happens when demand for a company's stocks increases?

• The price of the stocks increases

• The price of the stocks decreases

• The company's market value decreases

• The company's market value stays the same

What can cause a company's stock price to fall?

• Investors selling their stocks

• Investors buying more stocks

• The company becoming more profitable

• The company launching new initiatives

What are some factors that influence the stock market?

• Fluctuating price of materials, changes in production technology, and shifting costs of labor

• Changes in weather patterns, availability of transportation, and global population growth

• Political events, celebrity endorsements, and social media trends

• Sports results, fashion trends, and movie releases

Why do most professionals promote long term investing?

• Because it increases the chances of success in the unpredictable stock market

• Because it guarantees quick cash returns

• Because it requires less effort and research

• Because it is only for the rich and powerful

Who can buy stocks in the stock market?

• Everyday investors

• Only the rich and powerful

• Only large investors

• Only companies and institutions

What is the first step to getting invested in the stock market?

• Educating oneself about the complex system

• Having a large amount of money to invest

• Having connections with big investors

• Having a background in finance