WorksheetsUNIT 2: Building Financial Security Study Guide
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
All of the following are strategies to reduce risk EXCEPT...
Holding your investments for at least five years
Making sure your investments are diversified
Hiring an investment manager who you think can beat the market
Investing small amounts of money over longer periods of time
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
How is a bond different from a stock?
A bond is a loan you give to an organization while a stock is partial ownership in a company
Bonds are typically riskier than stocks but have the potential to earn higher returns
Bonds are usually issued by smaller startup companies while stocks are issued by well established organizations
Bonds are best for earning high returns while stocks are best for providing a stable source of income
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
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
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?
Which of the following is an example of diversification?
Putting the majority of your money into a savings account and investing the rest
Investing different amounts of money every month
Purchasing shares of stock in a variety of companies and industries
Using multiple investment managers to get different opinions
The higher the risk associated with a bond, the ______ (more/less) likely a corporation might default on paying the investor.
less
Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for managing investment risk?
Diversification
Investing early
Dollar cost averaging
Putting all your money in a single stock
Investing early is advantageous because:
It guarantees you'll never lose money
It gives more time for compound interest to work
It eliminates the need for diversification
It ensures you'll always beat the market
A 401(k) plan is a _______
special type of business plan
bank account specifically for entrepreneurs
benefit for workers making $401,000 or less
benefit that helps workers invest for retirement
How can you invest for retirement if your employer does not offer a 401(k) plan?
Open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
You simply wouldn’t be able to invest
Open a 401(k) from a relative’s employer
Open a 501(c)(3) instead
True or False: You can only have ONE IRA account, so it is important to weigh the pros and cons of a Traditional vs a Roth IRA and choose wisely!
True
False
