Investment Information and Securities Transactions Quiz

What is one of the major types of investment information?

• Analytical Data

• Market Predictions

• Descriptive Information

• Historical Records

Which of the following is a source of economic and current event information?

• Investor’s Business Daily

• Smart Money

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

• The Motley Fool

What does SIPC stand for?

• Securities Investor Protection Council

• Securities Insurance Protection Corporation

• Securities Investment Protection Company

• Securities Investor Protection Corporation

Which index is made up of 500 large companies?

• Russell 2000

• S&P 500 Index

• Dow Jones Industrial Average

• NASDAQ Composite Index

What is a market order?

• An order to sell if the price falls below a certain level

• An order that remains in effect for six months

• An order to buy at a specific price

• An order to buy or sell at the best available price

What is the primary service provided by stockbrokers?

• To execute clients' purchase and sale transactions

• To provide financial advice

• To manage investment portfolios

• To conduct market research

What is a limit order?

• An order to sell if the price falls below a certain level

• An order that is canceled if not filled immediately

• An order that remains in effect for six months

• An order to buy or sell at a specified price

What is the role of investment advisors?

• To provide investment advice for a fee

• To analyze market trends

• To execute trades on behalf of clients

• To manage mutual funds

Which of the following is a disadvantage of online investing?

• Lower transaction costs

• Lack of immediate broker assistance

• Access to a wider range of tools

• Ability to conduct research easily

What is a stop-loss order?

• An order to buy at a specific price

• An order to sell if the price falls below a certain level

• An order that remains in effect for six months

• An order to sell at the best available price