Speaking 1_Business Handbook_U10 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of a stock index in Europe?

• A. DAX

• B. FTSE

• C. Nikkei

• D. CAC

What is the main purpose of funds that hold various, carefully selected stocks?

• A. To reduce the number of stocks in the market

• B. To increase short-term trading only

• C. To meet investment objectives like income and capital growth

• D. To eliminate financial institutions

What type of fund invests in companies from a specific industry, such as biotechnology or real estate?

• A. Country fund

• B. Bond fund

• C. Specialist fund

• D. Equity fund

Which of the following is a characteristic of technical analysis?

• A. Analyzing inflation trends

• B. Studying company earnings growth

• C. Studying trading volume and chart patterns

• D. Measuring barriers to entry

Private investors and financial institutions are examples of:

• A. Types of bonds

• B. Stock exchanges

• C. Types of investors

• D. Company performance indicators

What does 'price elasticity' refer to in company market analysis?

• A. The company's total cash reserves

• B. How easily customers can switch to substitutes

• C. How a price change affects sales volume

• D. The company's tax obligations

Which of the following is a financial indicator used to evaluate company performance?

• A. Ease of substitution

• B. P/E ratio

• C. Inflation

• D. Volume of shares

A 'buy and hold' strategy refers to:

• A. Investing for short-term profits

• B. Trading on momentum

• C. Buying stocks and holding them for the long term

• D. Avoiding high-growth stocks

What factor reflects consumer willingness to spend in the economy?

• A. Capital requirements

• B. Market capitalization

• C. Consumer confidence

• D. Internal market breadth

What does 'investor sentiment' describe?

• A. A company’s long-term debt level

• B. The bullish or bearish attitude of the market

• C. Government fiscal policy

• D. Barriers to market entry