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Unit 3 Investing Unit

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A key difference between saving and investing is

a)

Saving is for everyone, investing is for the wealthy

b)

Your money is insured when investing, it is not in savings

c)

Investing has a guaranteed return, savings does not

d)

Saving is for emergencies & goals, investing is for long-term wealth

2.

Why is compound interest more beneficial than simple interest?

a)

Your money grows faster when it is compounded

b)

Your taxed on simple interest, but not compound interest

c)

Fees for compound interest are greater than simple interest

d)

Compound interest is hard to calculate, so fewer use it

3.

Which would be considered the highest risk investment type?

a)

Stock

b)

Mutual Fund

c)

Bond

d)

Money Market Account

4.

The relationship between risk and return can be stated as

a)

Higher risk indicates higher return

b)

Higher risk indicates lower return

c)

Lower risk indicates higher return

d)

No relationship exists between risk and return

5.

How is a bond fund different from an individual bond?

a)

A bond fund is a group of bonds and is considered more diversified

b)

A bond fund always gives you a higher interest rate than an individual bond

c)

A bond is issued by the government. A bond fund is issued by a company.

d)

A bond fund can't be sold but an individual bond can

6.

This is the smallest country in the world

a)

The Vatican

b)

Romania

c)

Croatia

d)

Moldova

7.

If Jonathan is earning 2% on an investment and inflation is increasing by 3%, what is happening to his purchasing power?

a)

It's increasing

b)

It's decreasing

c)

It's not changing

d)

Inflation and purchasing power are not related

8.

How can you make money on stocks?

a)

Buy them when the price is high and sell when the price is low

b)

Interest

c)

Dividends

d)

Holding the stock at least 3 years

9.

A _____ is a loan given to an organization while a _______ is partial ownership in the company.

a)

bond, ETF

b)

stock, bond

c)

bond, stock

d)

ETF, bond

10.

The Great Pyramid is thought to be constructed of over ................. stone blocks

a)

500,000

b)

1,000,000

c)

1,500,000

d)

2,000,000

11.

Andy bought 5 shares of a company for $10. Later, he sold all 5 shares for $15. What was his profit/loss on the stock?

a)

Profit of $5

b)

Loss of $5

c)

Profit of $25

d)

Loss of $25

12.

What is the main appeal of an index fund?

a)

They are always actively managed to add a human touch

b)

They are typically low cost and diversified investments

c)

They are always managed by a robo-advisor to remove human bias

d)

They give you partial ownership of a single company

13.

An account that is used to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and funds is called a

a)

Roth IRA

b)

ETC Account

c)

Brokerage Account

d)

Target Date Fund

14.

A diversified portfolio is desirable because

a)

It limits investment choice

b)

It's a good predictor on rate of return

c)

It increases risk and return

d)

It decreases risk

15.

The highest peak in the world is:

a)

Moldoveanu

b)

Retezat

c)

Everest

d)

Mont Blanc

16.

What is Social Security?

a)

Social Security is a private retirement fund run by your company

b)

Social Security is another name for a 401(k)

c)

Social Security is a government run retirement program

d)

Social Security is a program that matches your 401(k) contributions

17.

Why is it important to start investing as soon as possible?

a)

You take less risk when you are young, so money will be safe

b)

You have more time for your money to compound

c)

Investing is an easy way to make quick money

d)

Fees on investments are cheaper when you are younger

18.

Employer sponsored retirement savings plan funded by a portion of your salary

a)

401k

b)

Traditional IRA

c)

Mutual Fund

d)

Annuity

19.

What word becomes shorter when you add two letters?

a)

for

b)

bee

c)

short

d)

and

20.

Market condition that occurs when investors are optimistic about the economy and buy stocks

a)

Bear Market

b)

Bull Market

c)

Market Order

d)

Limit Order

21.

An investment account where a person saves a portion of income for retirement. Not employer sponsored.

a)

Social Security

b)

401k

c)

Mutual Fund

d)

IRA

22.

What color is a polar bear's skin?

a)

White

b)

Tan

c)

Black

d)

Brown

23.

A ____ market is a sign of rising stock prices

a)

bear

b)

bull

c)

turtle

d)

mustang

24.

Funds in this type of IRA will grow tax free because taxes have already been paid on the money invested.

a)

Roth

b)

Traditional

25.

Mutual funds are less risky and can outperform the stock market because . . .

a)

They are not diversified

b)

They guarantee a high rate of return

c)

They are liquid

d)

They are diversified because they invest in several companies at once

26.
Which of the following accurately describes a difference between an individual bond compared to a bond fund?
a)
A bond pays you dividends while a bond fund pays you regular interest
b)
A bond guarantees you a higher rate of return than a bond fund
c)
A bond is issued by a company while bond funds only invest in government bonds
d)
A bond is considered to be a less diversified investment than a bond fund
27.

A snail can hibernate for 3 _____.

a)

months

b)

years

c)

days

d)

weeks

28.
Why is diversification a recommended investment strategy?
a)
Investing in a diversified portfolio guarantees that you won’t lose money with your investments
b)
If you tell your fund manager to use diversification, they’ll charge you lower fees
c)
Diversifying your portfolio helps reduce risk
d)
If you diversify your portfolio, you will definitely earn a high return
29.
How is a bond different from a stock?
a)
A bond is a loan you give to an organization while a stock is partial ownership in a company
b)
Bonds are typically riskier than stocks but have the potential to earn higher returns
c)
Bonds are usually issued by smaller startup companies while stocks are issued by well established organizations
d)
Bonds are best for earning high returns while stocks are best for providing a stable source of income
30.
How can someone make money from investing in a stock?
a)
They sell the stock for a lower price than what they bought it for
b)
They receive dividends or they sell the stock at a higher price than what they bought it for
c)
The stock loses value but the overall market experiences a positive return
d)
They sell the stock for the same price they bought it for
31.
What is a brokerage account used for?
a)
It’s an online portal that allows you to set up appointments with a fund manager
b)
It’s the account you use to pay any taxes you owe on money you earned on your investments
c)
It’s a type of account used to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and funds
d)
It’s a special type of 401(k) plan that only some employers offer
32.
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?
a)
Opt out of the 401(k) plan since she doesn’t have much to contribute; use the money elsewhere in her budget
b)
Contribute $75/mo to her 401(k) and $75/mo to an IRA, so that she's diversified
c)
Save the $150/mo in a bank account until she has enough to max out her 401(k), and then invest
d)
Contribute the full $150/mo to the 401(k) because her company will match that full amount, "doubling" her investment every month
33.
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?
a)
Do I want to make a guaranteed return of 6% or 8%?
b)
Do I want to pay taxes now or later?
c)
Do I want to take advantage of my employer’s matching contribution?
d)
Do I want to take on more or less risk?
34.
Sanjana is explaining what Social Security is to her younger brother. Which of the following descriptions should she use?
a)
Social Security is a type of retirement savings plan that you can open through a brokerage firm
b)
Social Security is a government program that pools contributions from current workers to fund retirement support benefits to those who are eligible
c)
Social Security is a type of retirement savings plan offered by some employers
d)
Social security is a government mandate that requires employers to offer their employees a 401(k) or pension plan