Stocks
What type of stock typically includes voting rights?
Common
Which type of bond is generally considered the safest?
US Treasuries
What is the primary advantage of investing in a mutual fund?
it allows investors to diversify their investments
What is the primary benefit of starting to invest early for retirement?
starting to invest early is that it allows your investments to grow significantly over time through the power of compounding
What is James Bond's code name?
007
If a company liquidates its assets, who gets paid first?
Preferred Shareholders
What happens to bond prices when interest rates rise?
Prices fall
Which document provides the most detailed information about a mutual fund, including its fee structure?
Prospectus
Which retirement account option allows an individual to withdraw money tax-free during retirement?
Roth IRA
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
Which stock market term describes the total value of a company’s outstanding shares?
Market Capitalization
What is the coupon rate of a bond?
the interest rate that the bond issuer agrees to pay the bondholder
Which category of mutual funds invests in companies expected to grow at a faster rate than the market average?
Growth Funds
What is the primary difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax-deferred, while contributions to Roth IRAs are made with after-tax dollars.
Jim Henson is the creator of what beloved cast of characters?
The Muppets
What is a primary purpose of a stock exchange?
to provide a regulated platform where securities such as stocks can be bought and sold
Which bond type is often exempt from federal income tax?
Municipal
What does the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a mutual fund represent?
NAV is the specific calculation of a mutual fund's per-share value
Which retirement plan is most likely to offer a company match?
401K
What do you call a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance
How does market capitalization change if the stock price increases and the number of outstanding shares remains the same?
Market Cap Increases
What is the term for bonds that have ratings of BB or lower?
Junk Bonds
Which type of mutual fund would you expect to have the highest potential for growth but also the highest risk?
Small Cap Funds
What is a key advantage of contributing to a 401(k) plan?
What are baby rabbits called?
Kits