Investing Unit Quick Review

T or F: The Dow Jones is used as an indicator for overall stock market performance.

A market where stocks are bought and sold.

T or F: When dealing with stocks it is smart to buy high and sell low.

This type of stock is strongly tied to the overall economy and sensitive to the business cycle

Which of the following does not grow on a tree: eggplant, olive, avocado or pear?

A ____ is an individual that charges commission for the buy & sell of stocks for an investor.

________ allows you to measure the value of a section of the stock market.

T or F: Dividends are a distribution of a portion of the company’s profits to shareholders.

Xanthophobia is the fear of what?

A Government agency created to regulate the securities markets and protect investors

If you are eating a grannysmith, which fruit are you eating?

How many bones are in the human body?

An optimistic or positive outlook of the stock market is called a....

How many hearts does an octopus have?

These companies keep their profits and reinvest them into the company to help it grow.

A negative return on stock when you sell the stock for less than the purchase price.

Domestic, safe investments, leaders in their industry and excellent financial shape.

Companies issue stock to investors in order to....

How many times zones are in Russia?

A stock with a history of paying consistently high dividends, rather than keeping profits

When a company offers stocks for the first time _______ set's the price.

What is the tallest building in Chicago?