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A ________ certificate provides evidence of ownership in a specific corporation.


A) stock
B) bond
C) debt
D) capital

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Mutual fund investors will note that:


A) Fund managers have not yet added foreign securities into their funds.
B) Mutual funds cannot be purchased through a traditional brokerage house.
C) Loads can vary from one mutual fund to another.The fund manger dictates the commissions and fees.
D) By law,mutual funds can no longer charge loads.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following securities are historically considered high quality and usually pay dividends?


A) Dollar stocks
B) Growth stocks
C) Preferred stocks
D) Blue chip stocks

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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The dollar amount assigned to shares of stock by the corporation's charter represents the stock's:


A) net asset value.
B) legal value.
C) market value.
D) par value.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Stock market "circuit breakers" stop stock trading for a short time when the stock market experiences a significant drop in stock values.

A) True
B) False

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After operating for years as a privately held corporation,MidAtlantic Ironworks plans to publicly trade its stock.As a midsized firm,MidAtlantic wants to avoid excessive paperwork,and the fear of being delisted in the future.The ________ provides the best fit for MidAtlantic's plans.


A) over-the-counter market
B) New York Stock Exchange
C) American Stock Exchange
D) secondary market

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Discuss the role of investment bankers in the securities markets.

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Most corporations do not raise long-term...

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Explain the differences between preferred stock and common stock.

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Preferred stock gives owners preference ...

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To reduce market volatility,________ require that a key computer is turned off so that program trading must be done 'by hand' rather than automatically by computer.


A) ultra restraints
B) trading curbs
C) market stops
D) nutmeg halts

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Buying on margin means you are borrowing part of the value of the stock purchase from the brokerage firm.

A) True
B) False

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The risk/return tradeoff investors assume means:


A) the less you risk,the more you stand to gain.
B) the same as diversification of your portfolio.
C) you will assume added risk,if you believe you can get a greater return.
D) the goal is to never risk liquidity - your investments should always be liquid and of short duration.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Although you were not fortunate enough to get Chipper's Golf Resort stock [ticker symbol: CHPR] as an IPO,you are still thinking about trying to add some to your portfolio.Last week when you mentioned it to your broker,he said that there are plenty of shares trading on ____________,but,he wanted to send you the company's financial disclosures provided in the ______ before you finalize your decision.


A) the secondary market;prospectus
B) the NASDAQ;regulatory agreement
C) the OTC;regulatory agreement
D) the primary market;prospectus

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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The similarities between common stocks and bonds include a face or par value and a fixed rate of return for investors.

A) True
B) False

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U.S.investors have invested $12 trillion in mutual funds.

A) True
B) False

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Regis and Kathy plan to invest in corporate securities.While Regis plans to retire next year on his 65th birthday,Kathy is celebrating her first job after college and her 22nd birthday.Which of the two investors would be well advised to choose a more conservative investment strategy?


A) Regis
B) Kathy
C) A conservative investment strategy is always the best strategy.
D) It depends on whether they want to invest in stocks or bonds.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following securities provides the owner the right to vote for the corporate board of directors?


A) Common stock
B) Bonds
C) Preferred stock
D) Callable bonds

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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The advantage of using an online broker is that these services usually provide you with a wealth of information and help you allocate your assets.Sometimes they even help you create an investment plan for life!

A) True
B) False

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The stock of well-known,high quality firms,such as Coca-Cola,General Electric,and Procter & Gamble,fit the characteristics of ________ stocks,because investors can almost always be assured a dividend and consistent stock price appreciation.


A) growth
B) blue chip
C) income
D) callable

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The NASDAQ is a floor-based exchange.

A) True
B) False

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Cynthia plans to buy 100 shares of common stock in the Idaho Spud Corporation.She willingly accepts the risk of this investment because she:


A) understands that creditors are protected from risk.
B) desires an opportunity to share in the success of this company.
C) knows that every gambler wins occasionally.
D) believes that a bear market is on the way.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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