WorksheetsInvesting Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
Which of the following statements is TRUE about compound interest?
Compound interest is difficult to calculate, so those who use it earn higher profits for their efforts
Compound interest means you have a fund manager who is compounding your returns without charging a fee
Compound interest allows you to earn interest not only on the amount you have saved, but also on the interest you've already earned
Compound interest directly impacts how much you will be charged in fees
What kinds of behaviors can PREVENT people from making smart investing decisions?
Staying calm when the market is experiencing a downturn
Buying stocks when prices are low and selling them when they’re high
Exiting the market because that’s what everyone else is doing
Investing in a diversified portfolio instead of trying to beat the market
Daniel has saved $2,000 in a savings account that earns 0.5% interest annually. What will most likely happen to the purchasing power of his savings over time?
His purchasing power will DECREASE because the interest rate is lower than the historical rate of inflation
His purchasing power will INCREASE because the interest rate is higher than the historical rate of inflation
His purchasing power will INCREASE because the interest will compound faster than the historical rate of inflation
His purchasing power will remain the SAME because the interest rate is the same as the historical rate of inflation
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
You bought 10 shares of stock in StreamingVideoCo for $45 per share. Two months later you sold the 10 shares of stock for $80 per share. What was your profit or loss on StreamingVideoCo stock? (Assume that StreamingVideoCo didn't pay a dividend and that you didn't incur any trading fees during that period.)
Loss of $800
Profit of $350
Loss of $450
Profit of $800
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
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
An actively managed mutual fund…
Generally has lower fees than a passively managed index fund
Is managed by a fund manager who charges a fee
Always performs better than an index fund
Is a mix of two types of stocks and two types of bonds to diversify your portfolio
How can someone make money from investing in a stock?
They sell the stock for a lower price than what they bought it for
They receive dividends or they sell the stock at a higher 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
What is a brokerage account used for?
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 type of account used to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and funds
It’s a special type of 401(k) plan that only some employers offer
Why is it important for you to understand your risk tolerance before you start investing?
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
You should tailor your investment portfolio so that it assumes an amount of risk you are comfortable with
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?
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
Contribute the full $150/mo to the 401(k) because her company will match that full amount, "doubling" her investment every month
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 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
A TDF will automatically adjust his asset allocation based on the retirement year he has chosen
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 make a guaranteed return of 6% or 8%?
Do I want to pay taxes now or later?
Do I want to take advantage of my employer’s matching contribution?
Do I want to take on more or less risk?
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
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
Why are Index Funds such a popular investing option?
They are a mix of 2-3 individual stocks that can help you diversify your portfolio
They provide a low-cost, diversified investment option that closely matches the overall return of a given index, such as the S&P 500
They are actively managed by a fund manager
They are managed by robo-advisors that guarantee higher returns than the overall stock market
How is an index fund different from a mutual fund?
an index fund is guaranteed a higher return
an mutual is guaranteed a higher return
an index fund is passively managed resulting in lower fees
a mutual fund is passively managed resulting in lower fees
Which of the following accounts do you pay taxes on before you invest the money but not when you take the money out
Brokerage Account
Roth IRA
Traditional IRA
401K
