PFR Chapter 18 Vocabulary Review

Issued by smaller, less-established companies. Considered higher investment risk

A share of stock shows that you have ownership in that specific company.

A (n) _________ market is characterized by rising stock prices and growing economy.

Stocks of large, well-established and great success are called ______ stocks.

The NYSE is located in Chicago.

A company’s performance throughout the year affects the price of their stock

When a company is profitable, the stockholders often receive a distribution of money called ____ (similar to interest)

Which one contains only types of stocks

Preferred Stockholders are people who own stock but if the company earnings decrease they still receive a fixed dividend

A company that sells its shares openly in stock markets where anyone can buy them.

Pay out a much larger portion of their profits in the form of quarterly dividends than do other stocks.

It is called a BEAR market because of the success of the Chicago Bears football team.

Has a good prospect for growing faster than the economy or the stock market and in general is average to above risk

Common stockholders are the most popular and carry voting rights on company’s policies, and day-to-day operations.

The ____ value is the assigned $ value at time of purchase on the market which then gets printed on a stock certificate.

Used to assess stocks before making investment decisions. Choose the best answer.

Are a type of investment; piece of a company that give you ownership (piece of the pie)

A unit of ownership in a company that the stockholder buys off the stock market is called a ______ of stock

When a stockholder earns money off their stocks it is a ____ gain.

Safe investment for conservative investors. Industry leader, history of stable earnings, consistent dividends paid.

A (n) ________ market is characterized by the selling of stocks and decline in our economy.

All investments are ______

Fundamental, technical, efficient market are:

The stock that pays a fixed dividend is called _______ stock.

P/E represents Per Share Earnings when talking about stocks.

Issued by new companies or companies whose sales are very unsteady. Usually under a $1.00 per share

Large amount of stock from a corporation with large number of share of stock and large capitalization.

Closely held corporation. Issues stock to small group of people.