Personal Finance Chapter 11 Stocks

Conservative investors are attracted to small cap stocks

A stop order request that a stockbroker

Annual dividend paid by an investment divided by current market value

A limit order is a request to buy no more than a specified # of shares

Buying on margin is a risky way to purchase stocks

A stock split is when existing shares are divided into a larger # of share

A company that issues stock to a small group of people is a 

Most over the counter stock is traded through

A marketplace where brokers meet to buy and sell stock is called a brokerage firm

What is the formula for calculating the total return on a stock

A bear market is when investors are pessimistic about the economy

Par value changes with the market value of the stock

Stocks with steady earnings and dividends even during economic decline are

Financial professionals consider shares in AT & T

An example of a financial magazine that provides information about specific companies

Stocks in companies that pay higher than average dividends are income stocks

Preferred stock offers all of the following advantages except

Sells it shares openly in stock markets where anyone can buy them

Network of dealers that buy and sell stock not listed on securities exchange

An example of a short term investment strategy

The market condition that occurs when investors are optimistic about the economy is called a

A marketplace where brokers meet to buy and sell stock is called

Payment for stocks is usually required in 3 to 5 weeks of the sale