Chapter 2 Multiple Choice Flashcards

1
Q

Liquidy means to spread around and lower risk

T/F

A

False that’s diversification

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2
Q

A single stock is the best place to keep your emergency fund

T/F

A

False

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3
Q

A certificate of deposit is the best place to keep an emergency fund

T/F

A

False

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4
Q

Diversification lowers your risk with investing

T/F

A

True

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5
Q

Commodities and futures are extremely speculative and carry a high-risk

T/F

A

True

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6
Q

What percent of any ten-year period in the stock market has made money

A

100%

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7
Q

Long-term investments properly diversified include the following mutual funds

A

Growth
Growth and income
International
Aggressive growth

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8
Q

What is the kiss rule of investing

A

Keep it simple stupid

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9
Q

Which of the following is not a good investment

A) Gold
B) viaticals
C) futures
D) all of the above

A

D

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10
Q

Which statement is true about liquidity

A) The less liquid the investments, the less return
B) Be more liquid an investments, The more return
C) The more liquid an investment, The less return
D) Both a and B

A

C

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11
Q

Which is not a type of annuity

A) Variable
B) Stable
C) Fixed
D) None of the above

A

B

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12
Q

A savings account with a certificate is a…

A

C.D

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13
Q

Why do you look at the long-term track record with a mutual fund

A

To be sure that it’s safe and reliable

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14
Q

What are some investments that don’t give you a higher rate of return

A

Money markets, CDs, at Bonds

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15
Q

List 4 types of investments that you should always avoid

A

1) Commodities
2) day trading
3) goals
4) future

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16
Q

How do you go about finding the right person to help you invest

A

You find a teacher who knows what they’re doing

17
Q

What was the most important fact or idea about investing that you learned in this lesson

A

Be careful with what you invest in and be careful with your money

18
Q

How are single stocks different from mutual funds and which is the better investment

A

Single stocks represents one company while mutual funds are made up of many individual companies.
Mutual funds are better because they offer diversification