Saving vs. Investing Concepts

What is the primary risk if you confuse saving, investing, and speculating?

• You will not be able to make any purchases.

• You will have too many investments.

• You could lose a significant amount of money.

• You might save too much money.

What is the main goal of saving money?

• To earn high returns quickly.

• To set money aside for a short-term purchase.

• To invest in stocks and bonds.

• To speculate in the market.

Which of the following is NOT a typical option for saving money?

• Savings accounts

• Real estate

• Money market accounts

• Certificates of deposit

What is the primary trade-off when saving money?

• No returns with no risk

• High returns with low safety

• Low returns with high safety

• High returns with high risk

What is the main objective of investing?

• To protect your money from inflation.

• To grow your money over the long term.

• To speculate in the stock market.

• To save for a short-term purchase.

Which of the following is a common investment option?

• Stocks

• Money market accounts

• Certificates of deposit

• Savings accounts

What is the key factor for successful investing?

• Saving money in a bank account

• Speculating in the market

• Investing for less than 3 years

• Investing for at least 3 years

Why is it important to invest for a longer period?

• To speculate in the market

• To avoid any risk

• To ensure the value of your investment grows despite short-term fluctuations

• To save money for a short-term purchase

What is speculating?

• A long-term investment strategy

• A method to protect your money

• Putting your money at risk for high returns in a short period

• Saving money in a bank account

Which of the following is an example of speculating?

• Buying bonds

• Opening a savings account

• Day trading

• Investing in real estate