Which of the following is investing for current income?

retired person who needs to pay living expenses

The spot price for gold or silver refers to the

current market price of the precious metal

Which of these statements best describes preferred stock?

first priority for receiving dividends

The value of collectibles is most influenced by

interested buyers and potential sellers

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Chapter 19 - Intro to Business (Savings and Investment Strategies)

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19.1 Saving and Investment Planning 19.2 Stock Investments 19.3 Bonds and Mutual Funds 19.4 Real Estate Investments 19.5 Other Investments

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1
The price at which a share of stock can be bought and sold in the stock market is the _____.
assessed value
market value
preferred value
integrated value
2
Which of the following is investing for current income?
business manager planning for retirement
retired person who needs to pay living expenses
student putting away money for college
family that wants to buy a vacation home
3
The spot price for gold or silver refers to the
future market price of the precious metal
global price for the metal set by the World Bank
interest for borrowing to buy the precious metal
current market price of the precious metal
4
The price of a mutual fund share is most affected by
current foreign rates
current tax rates
the value of investments
the value of housing
5
Represents general ownership in a corporation and a right to share in its profits is _____.
mutual funds
corporate bonds
preferred stock
common stock
6
Bonds issued by local and state governments are called _____.
municipal bonds
corporate bonds
locality bonds
legitimate bonds
7
An agreement to buy or sell an amount of a commodity at a specified price in the future is ?
a futures contract
a speculative contract
a desirable contract
an ultimate contract
8
The person who reports on the value of a home is a(n)
mortgage broker
appraiser
lawyer
real estate agent
9
A common financial benefit of home ownership is
increased property value
low property insurance costs
tax deduction for your down payment
low maintenance costs
10
The most liquid investment listed here is
a house
real estate
rare coins
a savings account
11
Which of these statements best describes preferred stock?
vote at the annual meeting of the company
low priority for receiving dividends
no stated dividend rate
first priority for receiving dividends
12
An investment set up and managed by a company that receives money from many investors is called
permanent fund
mutual fund
elaborate fund
temporary fund
13
Licensed specialist in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds is called a(n) ____.
analytic consultant
financial consultant
stockbroker
real estate agent
14
Municipal bonds are issued by
international companies
the federal government
corporations
state and local governments
15
Grain, livestock, and precious metals are called _____.
stocks
collectibles
commodities
bonds
16
The ease with which an investment can be changed into cash without losing its value is called ?
liquidity
volatility
investing
probability
17
A person who desires high income from an investment would be most concerned with
liquidity
safety
return
risk
18
Land and anything that is attached to it is called _____.
real estate
common stock
adjustable rate mortgage
fixed mortgage
19
Storage of money for future use is called _____.
investing
collecting
planning
saving
20
The value of collectibles is most influenced by
the current tax rate on investments
interested buyers and potential sellers
government regulations of the market
the futures market for commodities

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