American Free Enterprise test 1 Flashcards
what does Proverbs 13:12 say?
hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire filled is a tree of life.
Short term goal vs. long term goal
short term is a goal you want in the near future (<1 year)
long term gaol is a goal you want to do in the future (>1 year)
Are there factors that influence if a goal is short term or long term?
yes; they are age, risk tolerance, personality, and resources.
why is it important to invest?
it is important because you invest money, you have the expectation that the money will make you more in the future.
define risk
the possibility of a loss or chance of losing all or part of the value of the investment.
what is money not spent?
savings
what are things that you invest in?
Stocks
bonds
land
what is the goal of investing?
to buy something at a lower cost and sell it for more to make a profit.
define company.
a business that was created to manufacture or supply products or services for profit.
Types of companies
solo proprietorship
partnership
LLC
corporations
Companies have brands and products b
brands are the name a company gives a product it is making.
products are the goods that they company produces and then sells.
companies belong to sectors and industries
sectors are a broad group of stock in the same industry.
Industry is a more specific group of companies producing similar products and services.