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PF: Investing Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common strategy to minimize investment risk?

a)

Focusing solely on short-term gains

b)

Diversifying across different asset classes

c)

Ignoring market trends

d)

Investing all money in a single stock

2.

What is a key advantage of investing in mutual funds?

a)

They are risk-free

b)

They have no fees

c)

They offer guaranteed returns

d)

They are managed by professionals

3.

Which is NOT a stock market index?

a)

Russell 2000

b)

Amazon

c)

S&P 500

d)

Nasdaq

4.

Which of the following is a benefit of starting to invest early?

a)

Guaranteed profits

b)

Lower investment fees

c)

More time for compound growth

d)

Higher short-term gains

5.

Putting regular amounts of money into an investment account at specific time intervals is

a)

Compound interest

b)

Diversification

c)

Dollar cost averaging

d)

Inflation

6.
5. How does a bond differ from a stock in your investment portfolio?
a)
Bonds typically have higher returns and lower risk than stocks
b)
Bonds typically have higher returns and higher risk than stocks
c)
Bonds typically have lower returns and higher risk than stocks
d)
Bonds typically have lower returns and lower risk than stocks
7.
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
8.
6. Which of the following statements about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is TRUE?
a)
ETFs are traded once a day after the market closes
b)
An ETF is a single stock that you can buy in the stock market
c)
Actively managed ETFs have very low fees
d)
ETF prices can change throughout the day as they are exchanged on the market
9.
14. 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
10.
23. Why are Index Funds such a popular investing option?
a)
They are a mix of 2-3 individual stocks that can help you diversify your portfolio
b)
They provide a low-cost, diversified investment option that closely matches the overall return of a given index, such as the S&P 500
c)
They are actively managed by a fund manager
d)
They are managed by robo-advisors that guarantee higher returns than the overall stock market
11.

What is the difference between a mutual fund and an index fund?

a)

Mutual funds are actively managed by a professional while index funds are not.

b)

Index funds are more expensive than mutual funds.

c)

Mutual funds invest only in stocks, while index funds can invest in bonds.

d)

Index funds are managed by a team of experts, while mutual funds are not.

12.
  • The yearly interest paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage, is called:

a)
  • Stock Yield

b)
  • Capital Return

c)
  • ETF Growth

d)
  • Coupon Rate

13.
  • Profit made from selling an asset for more than its purchase price is called:

a)
  • Interest Earnings

b)
  • Capital Gains

c)
  • Passive Return

d)
  • Dividend Payment

14.
  • Allocating investments among stocks, bonds, and cash to diversify risk is known as:

a)
  • Active Trading

b)
  • Dollar-Cost Averaging

c)
  • Fixed-Income Strategy

d)
  • Asset Allocation

15.
  • What is active trading?

a)
  • Buying and selling investments frequently to profit from price changes

b)
  • Investing only in government bonds

c)
  • A fixed-income investment strategy

d)
  • Holding stocks for long-term growth

16.
  • What type of market is characterized by declining stock prices and investor pessimism?

a)

Bull Market

b)
  • Compound Market

c)
  • Insider Market

d)
  • Bear Market

17.
  • An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is:

a)
  • A low-cost portfolio designed to replicate a stock market index

b)
  • A savings account with tax benefits

c)
  • A collection of high-risk stocks

d)
  • A retirement plan

18.
  • What does market capitalization measure?

a)
  • The yearly growth rate of stock prices

b)
  • The annual interest paid on an investment

c)
  • The total volume of trades in a stock market

d)
  • The total value of a company's shares

19.
  • Which investment method focuses on consistent portfolio management without frequent trading?

a)
  • Short Selling

b)
  • Insider Trading

c)
  • Passive Investing

d)
  • Active Trading

20.

What is the role of a financial advisor in investing?

a)

Financial advisors do not play a role in investing decisions

b)

The role of a financial advisor is to sell high-risk investments only

c)

Financial advisors are only responsible for paperwork and administrative tasks

d)

The role of a financial advisor in investing is to provide personalized advice, create investment strategies, monitor investments, and educate clients.

21.

  • What is a dividend?

a)

  • A fee paid to buy stocks

b)

  • The price increase of a stock

c)

  • The interest earned on a bond

d)

  • A portion of a company's profits paid to shareholders

22.

  • Which investment vehicle is typically considered the least risky?

a)

  • Cryptocurrencies

b)

  • Government bonds

c)

  • Mutual funds

d)

  • Individual stocks

23.

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

24.

What is the benefit of a target date fund (TDF)?

a)

TDFs come with lower fees

b)

TDFs adjust assets allocation automatically based on retirement year

c)

TDFs are insured against loss for the first 5 years

d)

TDFs guarantee a certain rate of return by the target date

25.
What is inflation?
a)
The general rise in prices
b)
The uncertainty the return on an investment will deviate from what is expected
c)
The number of times something happens to money
d)
The projected value of an ivestment at the end of a specified time frame