Of the following different types of securities, which is typically considered most risky? A) common stocks of small companies B) long-term government bonds C) common stocks of large companies D) long-term corporate bonds ANSWER A
Cash flows and profits are synonymous, in other words, higher cash flows equal higher profits Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Activities of the investment banker include A) assuming the risk of selling a security issue. B) providing advice to firms issuing securities. C) selling new securities to the ultimate investors. D) all of the above ANSWER D
A general partnership, unlike a limited partnership, is an entity that legally functions separate and apart from its owners. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Investment A has an expected return of 15% per year, while Investment B has an expected return of 12% per year. A rational investor will choose A) Investment A if A and B are of equal risk. B) Investment A because of the higher expected return. C) Investment B because a lower return means lower […]
Which of the following losses would be covered under the medical payments coverage of the Homeowners 3 policy? A) injuries to another person arising out of the insured’s negligent operation of an automobile B) medical payments resulting from the transmission of a communicable disease C) injury to a resident employee at the insured’s home D) […]
Spandra Electronics wants to raise money by selling stock. After talking to several investment banking firms, Spandra decides to hire Goldman Sachs to sell 5 million shares of its common stock. Goldman sells 4.5 million shares and returns the rest to Spandra. This is an example of A) a competitive bid purchase. B) a privileged […]
Tom and Tammy Evans were ready to purchase a home. The home was to serve as collateral for their mortgage loan. Two insurers declined to insure the home, citing “an adverse CLUE report.” Why would an insurer reject a homeowners insurance application because of an adverse CLUE report? A) because the previous owner had defaulted […]
The sole proprietorship is for all practical purposes the absence of any formal legal business structure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
When repaying an amortized loan, the interest payments increase over time due to the compounding process. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE