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WorksheetsInvesting Unit Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
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
Which of the statements below BEST describes the relationship between risk and return when considering an investment?
a. Investors expect to earn a lower return when they invest in a high risk asset
b. Investors expect to earn a higher return when they invest in a low risk asset
c. Investors expect to earn a higher return when they invest in a high 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
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?
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
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?
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
Sanjana is explaining what Social Security is to her younger brother. Which of the following descriptions should she use?
Social Security is a type of retirement savings plan that you can open through a brokerage firm
Social Security is a government program that pools contributions from current workers to fund retirement support benefits to those who are eligible
Social Security is a type of retirement savings plan offered by some employers
Social security is a government mandate that requires employers to offer their employees a 401(k) or pension plan
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))
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
