Stocks 101 Quiz

What is the stock market?

• A bank where people save money

• A marketplace where investors trade shares of companies

• A government-run program for retirement

• A type of bond investment

Which of the following is an aggressive investment strategy?

• Index Funds

• Bonds

• Real Estate

• Options Trading

What does the "ask price" represent?

• The amount of dividends a stock pays

• The highest price a buyer is willing to pay

• The lowest price a seller is willing to accept

• The average of all trades for the day

What are the market hours for major U.S. stock exchanges?

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST

• 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST

• 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

• 24 hours a day

What is a spread in trading terms?

• The tax rate on capital gains

• The dividend amount per share

• The difference between a company’s revenue and expenses

• The difference between the bid and ask price

Which of the following is not a major U.S. stock exchange?

• NYSE

• NASDAQ

• S&P 500

• None of the above

What is the main goal of fundamental analysis?

• To identify chart patterns

• To examine price movements

• To evaluate a company’s financial health

• To avoid paying taxes

What type of chart is commonly used in technical analysis?

• Flowchart

• Pie chart

• Candlestick chart

• Income chart

Which of the following is a low-risk investment?

• Options

• Treasury Securities

• Cryptocurrency

• Penny Stocks

What is one advantage of investing in index funds?

• High fees

• Limited diversification

• Active management

• Consistent long-term returns