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Why is a high-quality bond typically considered a lower-risk investment than a stock?

A) Stocks are stable and do not change often.

B) A bond typically pays a fixed, predictable amount of interest each year.

C) Bonds are issued by many different entities.

D) Well-established company stocks pay dividends to their investors.

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Why do CDs have lower rates of return than stocks?

CDs are much riskier investments than stocks.

CDs are less risky than stocks.

CDs are not taxed while stock s returns are taxable.

CDs are not as liquid as stocks.

Given that most investors tend to be risk averse,

no one buys risky assets.

there's a trade-off between risk and return.

low risk assets provide the best return.

it must be a superior strategy compared to one that is risk loving.

Which of the following financial assets has both the highest risk and highest return for the period of 1926-2009?

small company stocks

large company stocks

corporate bonds

Treasury bills

Since all assets typically do not move together, how can investors typically reduce risk?

purchase only the best performing assets

diversify one's portfolio across different asset classes

avoid poor performing assets

actively manage one's portfolio

Risk that is common to all assets (e.g., common stocks) of a certain type is referred to as

systematic risk.

unsystematic risk.

idiosyncratic risk.

structural risk.

Which is the best example of idiosyncratic risk?

a financial crisis

a lawsuit because the corporation produced a faulty product

a recession

rising interest rates

If market participants rely only past stock prices to forecast future stock prices,

they will be better able to forecast future price increases than future price decreases.

they will be better able to forecast future price decreases than future price increases.

they have adaptive expectations.

they have rational expectations.

Municipal bonds, or munis,

Select one:

a. are usually a safe investment.

b. pay higher interest rates than most bonds.

c. are often risky investments.

d. are not usually tax-exempt.

Question 17

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The Efficient Market Hypothesis argues that

Select one:

a. stocks are generally overpriced.

b. every investment has some risk.

c. stocks are usually priced about right.

d. all investments are the same.

Question 18

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The par value of a bond is

Select one:

a. a rating of the quality of a bond.

b. the total amount borrowed.

c. the stated interest on the debt.

d. its purchase price.

Question 19

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Which of the following is true regarding the trade offs associated with money?

Select one:

a. If we invest money, those same funds will not immediately be available for spending.

b. Because of scarcity, all of these are correct.

c. Because of scarcity, if we spend a certain amount of money, that same money will not be available to invest.

d. Investors have made the decision to put off spending now in hopes that they money they invested will create more money.

Question 20

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Which of the following statements is true?

Select one:

a. All of these are correct.

b. There are trade-offs invovled in using credit cards.

c. By using a credit card, you may be able to immediately get a good or service that you cannot pay for with cash, but, because of the interest, you will end up paying more than the "price tag" amount.

d. Credit cards often have a "spending limit".

Ques. 1 Read the following comprehension and answer the given questions . (2 x 2= 4 marks)

People often ask economists for predictions about the future of the macroeconomy. Forecasts about the economy’s future, even from experts, are not unlike a baseball writer’s prediction of who will play in the next World Series. The prediction can seem well-reasoned and logical, but it is hardly foolproof. Certain statistical series tend to move in similar ways through all business cycles. Knowledge of these series and their tendencies can provide some insight into future business cycle movements. The Conference Board, a not-for-profit organization, publishes monthly updates of what is called the “index of leading economic indicators.” The index is a weighted average of 10 statistical series that usually lead, or begin turning upward and downward, before the overall economy does. Because not all the components of the index turn before the business cycle hits a peak or a trough, movements in the index are more reliable than the movement in any one of its components. Among the most reliable of the leading indicators is an index of prices for 500 common stocks. Investors want to buy stock shares when their prices are relatively low and sell shares when prices are relatively high. During a recession, stock prices fall due to sluggish sales and profits. Interest rates are relatively low during the last months of recessions because of reduced demand for investment. In choosing between buying bonds and stocks, investors will favor stocks when: (a) stock prices have fallen to a point where there is a strong possibility of future capital gains, and (b) the opportunity cost of buying stocks—the interest rate on bonds—is low. Therefore, prices of common stocks will usually begin to rise during the late stages of a business cycle, before a business expansion begins. As the economy moves near full employment during an expansion, the situation is reversed. Strong demand for consumer goods and investment will drive prices and interest rates upward. At some point, investors sell stocks to realize capital gains and buy bonds, rather than stocks, to take advantage of high interest rates. The downward movement in stock prices will usually begin before a recession begins.

a. Scientists make accurate predictions of the movement of asteroids and comets. Why can’t economists make accurate predictions of business cycle movements?

b. Assume that the U.S. economy is in a recession. Mild weather results in lower demand for energy and a reduction in the price of oil. Investors interpret this as positive news for firms because their costs of production will be lowered. An increase in stock prices results. Will an economic expansion follow?

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