Saving And Investing Flashcards
A document required by the SEC that gives corporate details before a stock is made avalible
Prospectus
This stock gives the holder a fixed dividend each quarter
preferred stock
Interest paid on the principal only on an investment
Simple Interest
Security that represents ownership in corp. Holders vote for board of directors, corps, and policy
Common Stock
Time deposit earns fixed rate of interest for specified length of time- savings alternative
Certificate of deposit- CD
Interest calculated on initial principal and on accumulated interest of previous periods of time.
compound interest
Company earnings distributed to class of shareholders or sum of money paid to shareholders
Dividend
An investment vehicle created from the money of many investors so they can diversify their risk
Mutual Fund
An investing tool used by individuals to earmark fund for retirement savings
IRA
Government Agency oversees securities transactions to prevent fraud and international deception
Security and exchange commission
What is the suggested percent of gross income to invest in your retirement account?
15%
A ROTH is a tax-deferred individual retirement account
False