8. How can someone make money from investing in a stock?

They receive dividends or they sell the stock at a higher price than what they bought it for

They sell the stock for a lower price than what they bought it for

The stock loses value but the overall market experiences a positive return

They sell the stock for the same price they bought it for

9. What is a brokerage account used for?

It’s a type of account used to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and funds

It’s an online portal that allows you to set up appointments with a fund manager

It’s the account you use to pay any taxes you owe on money you earned on your investments

It’s a special type of 401(k) plan that only some employers offer

10. Why is it important for you to understand your risk tolerance before you start investing?

You should tailor your investment portfolio so that it assumes an amount of risk you are comfortable with

It helps you decide if you want to participate in your employer’s match program for your 401(k)

It’s recommended that people with a low risk tolerance shouldn’t invest at all

If you have a high risk tolerance, you may be eligible for lower fees since you won’t care if your portfolio drastically loses value

11. Katrina works for Penny's Pickles, which offers a 401(k) match for up to 3% of her salary, which is $65,000 per year. In her budget, she only has $150 per month available to save for retirement. What should she do?

Contribute the full $150/mo to the 401(k) because her company will match that full amount, "doubling" her investment every month

Opt out of the 401(k) plan since she doesn’t have much to contribute; use the money elsewhere in her budget

Contribute $75/mo to her 401(k) and $75/mo to an IRA, so that she's diversified

Save the $150/mo in a bank account until she has enough to max out her 401(k), and then invest

12. Sam is 22, just started his first full-time job, and is selecting his investments through his company's 401(k) plan. Why might a target date fund (TDF) be a good option for Sam?

A TDF will automatically adjust his asset allocation based on the retirement year he has chosen

A TDF is actively managed by a fund manager but comes with low fees

A TDF buys a single stock and bond so that beginner investors can practice day trading

A TDF is insured by the federal government, so Sam's money is protected even if the fund performs poorly

13. What is one question an investor should ask when deciding whether or not they would like to open a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA?

Do I want to pay taxes now or later?

Do I want to make a guaranteed return of 6% or 8%?

Do I want to take advantage of my employer’s matching contribution?

Do I want to take on more or less risk?

14. As a shareholder in a public company, what are the benefits available to you?

You may receive dividends from the company, if the company pays them, and you have ownership of a portion of the company

You must receive dividends from the company (all companies must pay them) and you can select members of the management team (e.g., the Chief Executive Officer (CEO))

You can select members of the management team [e.g., the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)] and vote for members of the Board of Directors

You have ownership of a portion of the company and receive coupon payments from the issuer

15. You buy a bond with a fixed coupon rate of 5%. A year later, similar bonds that are issued have a coupon rate of 3%. Which of the following is TRUE?

The price of your bond will increase

The demand for your bond will decrease

The price of your bond will stay the same

The interest rate for your bond will fall to 3%

What is the primary benefit of investing in a mutual fund?

It allows for diversification across various assets

It guarantees a fixed return on investment

It is insured by the federal government

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-yield savings account?

It offers higher interest rates than a regular savings account

It allows for unlimited withdrawals without penalties

It is only available to corporate investors

It requires a minimum investment of $10,000

Why might an investor choose to invest in index funds?

Index funds aim to replicate the performance of a specific market index

Index funds are actively managed and have high fees

Index funds guarantee a higher return than individual stocks

Index funds are only available to institutional investors

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

1. How does investing in the stock market differ from putting money in a savings account at a bank?

Investing is always a less risky option than saving

Investing is best for short-term situations like emergency funds; saving is best for the long-term

Investing typically earns between 1-2% while saving generally earns between 5-7%

Investing allows you to accumulate wealth for retirement while saving is best for short-term purchases or emergencies

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Nancy is new to investing and is eager to get started. All of the following are things she should do EXCEPT...

Invest in a low cost index fund

Estimate how much she will need for retirement to determine how much she needs to invest each month

Pick individual stocks to see if she can beat the market

Invest in a diversified portfolio

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

3. Which of the following accurately describes a difference between an individual bond compared to a bond fund?

A bond pays you dividends while a bond fund pays you regular interest

A bond guarantees you a higher rate of return than a bond fund

A bond is issued by a company while bond funds only invest in government bonds

A bond is considered to be a less diversified investment than a bond fund

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

4. Which of the following statements about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is TRUE?

ETFs are traded once a day after the market closes

An ETF is a single stock that you can buy in the stock market

Actively managed ETFs have very low fees

ETF prices can change throughout the day as they are exchanged on the market

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

5. Which of the statements below BEST describes the relationship between risk and return when considering an investment?

Investors expect to earn a lower return when they invest in a high risk asset

Investors expect to earn a higher return when they invest in a low risk asset

Investors expect to earn a higher return when they invest in a high risk asset

Investors expect to earn zero return when investing in a low risk asset

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

6. Why is diversification a recommended investment strategy?

Investing in a diversified portfolio guarantees that you won’t lose money with your investments

If you tell your fund manager to use diversification, they’ll charge you lower fees

Diversifying your portfolio helps reduce risk

If you diversify your portfolio, you will definitely earn a high return

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

7. How is a bond different from a stock?

A bond is a loan you give to an organization while a stock is partial ownership in a company

Bonds are typically riskier than stocks but have the potential to earn higher returns

Bonds are usually issued by smaller startup companies while stocks are issued by well established organizations

Bonds are best for earning high returns while stocks are best for providing a stable source of income

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