QUESTION What is the world’s largest stock exchange? A) NASDAQ B) American Stock Exchange C) over-the-counter market D) New York Stock Exchange E) Boston Stock Exchange ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) The NYSE was established in 1792 and accounts for about 45 percent of all stock trading done in the United States.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT true of a stock exchange? A) It can execute stock trades via brokers on a trading floor. B) It can sell stocks issued directly from corporations. C) It can link buyers and sellers of stock directly. D) It can focus on trading stock of particular types of companies. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Gloria likes to be able to vote on major issues that are being considered by companies she invests in. What type of securities should Gloria buy? A) secured bonds B) preferred stock C) callable bonds D) common stock E) convertible bonds ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) With common stock, stockholders are able to […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following companies would NOT be traded on the NASDAQ? A) Dell B) Apple C) Volkswagen D) Google E) Microsoft ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) The NASDAQ exchange lists about 2,250 companies with an emphasis on high-tech firms. Volkswagen is a German auto manufacturer.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which term does NOT belong in this list? A) NYSE B) AMEX C) ECNs D) OTC market E) the Dow ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) The NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), AMEX (American Stock Exchange), electronic communications networks (ECNs), and over-the-counter (OTC) market are all secondary markets for securities. The Dow Jones Industrial […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Hassan is a strong advocate of self-empowerment and efficiency. When buying and selling securities, he wants to avoid the “middleman” and conduct transactions himself. Where can he do this? A) New York Stock Exchange B) electronic communications networks C) over-the-counter market D) NASDAQ E) American Stock Exchange ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Electronic […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Chad believes that the stock for the Marvelous Marble Company is underpriced. He expects that children are going to love playing with marbles soon and decides to buy a large amount of Marvelous stock. What helped Chad determine that the stock is underpriced? A) The stock’s book value is close to the market value. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION For years, the images of brokers shouting and scrambling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange have offered an exciting perspective on the intensity of trading stocks under volatile conditions. Which of the following threatens to end the practice of floor trading on the NYSE? A) expansion of the over-the-counter market B) […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Terrence lives in a state that has suffered years of economic decline. He wants to support the state’s effort to rebuild by purchasing a variety of municipal bonds for his portfolio. He also wants diversity in bond payout options. What type of bond does NOT fit Terrence’s investment strategy? A) convertible bonds B) callable […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Dewayne has learned about a new security being issued and is considering investing in it. Before making a decision, he is reviewing a document from his broker that describes the security. What is Dewayne reviewing? A) stock certificate B) Treasury bill C) certificate of deposit D) prospectus E) bond coupon ANSWER Answer: D […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
