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Stocks and Cryptocurrency Flashcards

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A type of investment fund that is traded on stock exchanges like individual stocks that aims to replicate the performance of a specific index, asset class, or sector. They provide investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of assets without having to buy each individually.

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ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)

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A decentralized and distributed digital ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. It ensures transparency, security, and immutability of data

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Blockchain

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The process of validating and adding transactions to the blockchain. Powerful computers are used to solve complex equations

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Mining

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A divergence in the blockchains protocol that can lead to 2 separate versions of the blockchain.

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Fork

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Give a few examples of coins that have forked.

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Ethereum - Ethereum Classis
Bitcoin - Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, Bitcoin Gold
Litecoin - Litecoin Cash, Dash,

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A computer or device that participates in the operation of a blockchain by validating transactions, maintaining a copy of the blockchains ledger, and broadcasting information.

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Nodes

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Currency that is issued by the government but isnt backed by anything

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Fiat

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A place where you record deposits and withdrawals. A checkbook would be an example

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Ledger

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What is the max number of Bitcoins that will ever be produced

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21 million

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A physical wallet to place your coins in that cannot be hacked

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Cold wallet

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A digital wallet that is used to perform transactions

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Hot wallet

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Can you perform transactions with a cold wallet

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No

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13
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A blockchain that authenticates data by solving complex computer problems. Operates off brute computer strength

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Proof of Work

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A blockchain that works like a raffle. Everyone has a chance to win, but the more coins you have on the blockchain the better your chances.

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Proof of stake

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15
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Name some examples of proof of stake coins

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Cardano, Solana, Ethereum 2.0, tron

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An event that occurs roughly every 4 years in the bitcoin network where the supply is cut in half. The block reward received by miners for successfully mining a new block is cut in half.

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Halvening

17
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What does RSI stand for?

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Relative Strength Index

18
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A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or shares, based on the company’s profit

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Dividend

19
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An order to buy or sell a security immediately at the best current available price

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Market Order

20
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An order to buy or sell a security at a specified price or better. The transaction will not be executed if the price is not met

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Limit Order

21
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An individual firm that facilitates the buying and selling of stocks and other securities in behalf of the client

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Broker

22
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The first sale of a company’s stock to the public, marking the transition from a privately held company to a publicly traded one

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Initial Position Offering (IPO)

23
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A measure of market volatility often referred to as the “fear Gauge”. It tracks the expected volatility of the S&P 500 index

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Volatility Index (VIX)T

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The predetermined price at which the owner of an options contract has the right (in the case of a call option) or the obligation (in the case of a put option) to buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying asset.

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Strike Price

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The price paid by the buyer of an options contract to the seller (writer) for the rights conveyed by the option.

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Premium

26
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An options strategy where an investor owns the underlying stock and sells call options against it to generate income

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Covered Call

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An options strategy that involves writing a put option while simultaneously setting aside enough cash to cover the potential purchase of the underlying asset.

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Cash-Secured Put

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A low risk, interest bearing investment option that has a predetermined term or maturity period. Higher rates than regular savings accounts but money is tied up.

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Certificate of Deposit (CD)

29
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What is the maximum yearly investment into Roth IRA’s

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$6,500

30
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What is the maximum yearly investment into 401Ks

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$22,500

31
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When can you pull from your 401K and not be penalized

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  1. Can pull prior but get penalized 10% and have to pay income tax.
32
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Name some of the most well known ETF’s

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QQQ. SPY, IWM, GLD

33
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What does the ETF QQQ mainly consist of?

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Technology sector: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook, ETC

34
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What is the Nasdaq-100?

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A stock market index that tracks the performance of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock market

35
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What does $SPY track?

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The performance of the S&P 500. The S&P 500 consists of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the US

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