CSR 103 Chapter 08 Quiz

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The primary way investors in stock make money is through:

  • I. Capital Gains. II. Dividends.
  • III only.
  • I and III only.
  • I only.
  • I and II only. (correct)

If you buy shares of a stock at $94.10 per share, what is your dividend yield if the dividend is $3.35 per share?

3.56%

To have equity in a company means that:

  • III. You have an ownership interest in the firm.
  • II. You receive dividends when distributed by the firm.
  • I only.
  • I. You have lent money to the firm.
  • II and III only. (correct)

All of the following are true of market capitalization classifications, except?

<p>II and III only. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Concord Corporation worth to you if the stock price is $33.57, dividends paid are $1.31, expected growth is 8%, and your required return is 9%?

<p>$141.48</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about investment strategies?

<p>Sometimes the best investment strategies and the best investments are made by combining basic analysis with intuition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jason's current effective interest rate earned on the bond is _______________ and when the bond matures he will receive _________________:

<p>7.41%; $1000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fair market value of a bond with a par value of $1000, coupon payment of $30, and 9-year maturity if current interest rates are 3%?

<p>$1000.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mutual funds can be broadly classified into two categories:

<p>I and III only. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By how many percentage points did passively managed large company mutual funds outperform actively managed mutual funds over a recent 10-year period?

<p>0.94 percentage points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If all of the following mutual funds are designed to passively mimic the S&P 500 stock index, which mutual fund would be the best choice?

<p>Mutual Fund C with an expense ratio of 0.07%. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following investment features is more common among mutual funds and less common among ETFs?

<p>Professional active management. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given Ramos's attitude as an aggressive investor, what type of investment should he select if his goal is to beat the market?

<p>Actively managed mutual fund. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The largest ETFs are:

<p>Index-based ETFs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

SIPC insurance covers:

<p>Both cash in customer accounts up to $250,000 and securities in customer accounts up to $500,000. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Investment Basics

  • Investors earn money from stocks primarily through capital gains and dividends.

Dividends and Yield

  • Bramble Corp. net profit is $9.60 per share with a $3.35 dividend. Buying at $94.10 results in a dividend yield of 3.56%.

Equity Ownership

  • Having equity in a company signifies ownership interest and the right to receive dividends when distributed.

Market Capitalization

  • Market caps classifications:
    • Small cap: less than $2 billion
    • Large cap: $8 billion and above
    • Mid cap: between $4 billion and $8 billion

Stock Valuation

  • Concord Corporation is valued at $141.48 with a stock price of $33.57, a dividend of $1.31, and expected growth at 8% per year; required return is 9%.

Investment Strategy

  • Successful investment strategies often combine basic analysis with intuition rather than relying solely on luck or intuition.

Bonds and Interest Rates

  • Jason's bond purchase for $1,080 has an effective interest rate of 7.41% and will return $1,000 at maturity.

Bond Valuation

  • A bond with a $1,000 par value, $30 coupon payment, and 9-year maturity is valued at $1,000 when current interest rates are at 3%.

Mutual Fund Categories

  • Mutual funds fall into two main categories: passive management and active management.

Performance of Mutual Funds

  • On average, passively managed large company mutual funds outperformed actively managed ones by 0.94 percentage points over a recent decade.

Selecting Mutual Funds

  • Among mutual funds mimicking the S&P 500, Mutual Fund C, with the lowest expense ratio of 0.07%, is the best choice.

Investment Features

  • Professional active management is more common in mutual funds, while low expenses and diversification are prevalent in both mutual funds and ETFs.

Investment Choices

  • An aggressive investor like Ramos seeking to outperform the market should consider actively managed mutual funds.

Dominant ETFs

  • The largest ETFs available are index-based ETFs, as they typically have broader market exposure.

SIPC Insurance

  • SIPC insurance protects cash in customer accounts up to $250,000 and securities in accounts up to $500,000, ensuring investor's assets are safeguarded.

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