wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

FB 23: Investing In Stocks and Bonds

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A type of investment that invests in a lot of different companies is called

a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Mutual funds

d)

T-bills

2.

What is a stock?

a)

A loan an investor makes to a company or government that pays interest over time.

b)

A share of ownership in a company

c)

A collection of investments sold as a package.

d)

An option to purchase something in the future at todays price.

3.

What is the primary reason for a company to issue stock?

a)

The stocks help investors earn a higher rate of return

b)

To raise money to grow the company

c)

To distribute the risk of bankruptcy across more investors

d)

To increase greater awareness of the company

4.

This is where your orders to buy or sell stock are sent and carried out

a)

Stock Exchange

b)

Brokerage Firm

c)

Stock Meeting Place

d)

Money Exchange

5.

All of the following are ways to earn money as a stockholder EXCEPT:

a)

getting dividends

b)

selling the stock at a higher value

c)

stock splits

d)

selling the stock at a lower value

6.

Dow-Jones Industrial Average is made up of how many stocks

a)

25

b)

30

c)

50

d)

100

7.

Spreading your investments around to inrease financial security

a)

Risk assessment

b)

Diversification

c)

Stocks, bonds & cash

d)

Liquidity trap

8.

Professionally managed, diversified investment that pools resources of many investors

a)

Treasury bonds

b)

Stock index

c)

Mutual fund

d)

Saving account

9.

Ownership in a publicly traded corporation

a)

CD-certificate of deposit

b)

Money Market

c)

Treasury bill

d)

Stock

10.

If you bought a stock at $20 a share and now it's worth $40 a share how much do you make per share if you sell all your stock now?

a)

$10

b)

$40

c)

$20

d)

-$20

11.
1. How does investing in the stock market differ from putting money in a savings account at a bank?
a)
Investing is always a less risky option than saving
b)
Investing is best for short-term situations like emergency funds; saving is best for the long-term
c)
Investing typically earns between 1-2% while saving generally earns between 5-7%
d)
Investing allows you to accumulate wealth for retirement while saving is best for short-term purchases or emergencies
12.

What is the term for a single unit of ownership in a corporation?

a)

Bond

b)

Mutual Fund

c)

Annuity

d)

Stock

13.

What is the most effective strategy for portfolio growth?

a)

A long-term, diversified approach

b)

Pure luck

c)

Following Warren Buffet's trading strategies

d)

Adopting investment strategies of previous generations

14.

Why should you start investing early?

a)

Younger investors face less risk, ensuring safer investments

b)

It allows more time for your investments to grow through compounding

c)

Investing quickly generates substantial wealth

d)

Investment fees are lower for younger individuals

15.

What is a portion of stock called?

a)

Dividend

b)

Market

c)

Share

d)

Broker

16.

What is the term used to uniquely identify a stock for trading?

a)

Ticker Symbol

b)

Stock Exchange

c)

Diversification

d)

Stock

17.

Identify the Ticker Symbol for the mentioned stock.

a)

DSI

b)

DS

c)

DIS

d)

NKE

18.

Which is considered more risky?

a)

Saving money

b)

Investing money

19.

Which is more short-term?

a)

Saving

b)

Investing

20.

Why does compound interest lead to greater wealth accumulation than simple interest?

a)

Compound interest accelerates the growth of your investment.

b)

Simple interest is taxed, whereas compound interest is not.

c)

Compound interest incurs higher fees than simple interest.

d)

Due to its complexity, compound interest is less commonly utilized.

21.

Which investment type carries the highest risk?

a)

Stock

b)

Mutual Fund

c)

Bond

d)

Money Market Account

22.

A _____ represents lending money to an entity, whereas a _______ signifies part ownership in that entity.

a)

bond, ETF

b)

stock, bond

c)

bond, stock

d)

ETF, bond

23.

How can investors receive compounding returns?

a)

By selecting a savings account that has a higher interest rate

b)

By investing their earnings back into their original investment

c)

By transferring their earnings into a high-risk investment

d)

By diversifying their investment portfolio

24.

Investors nearing retirement will typically shift their investment portfolios to include ________ risk investments.

a)

lower

b)

moderate

c)

higher

d)

None of the above

25.

Which type of investment is the least risky?

a)

stock

b)

bond

c)

mutual fund

d)

savings account

26.

A person who is licensed to buy and sell stocks on behalf of others, provide investment advice, and collect a commission on each purchase or sale is called a __________.

a)

Bank clerk

b)

Accountant

c)

Stock Broker

d)

Retail Investor

27.

A bond is a _________.

a)

Type of debt that a company issues to investors for a specified period of time

b)

Share of ownership in a company

28.

Mutual funds are ______.

a)

Speculative investments that are managed without fees

b)

Diversified investments comprised of a variety of stocks and bonds