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What is the primary difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due?
What is the primary difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due?
Which measure of central tendency is least affected by outliers in a dataset?
Which measure of central tendency is least affected by outliers in a dataset?
What type of portfolio is best described for a risk-averse investor?
What type of portfolio is best described for a risk-averse investor?
Which investment option would generally yield the highest return after 5 years?
Which investment option would generally yield the highest return after 5 years?
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What does diversification in investing primarily aim to achieve?
What does diversification in investing primarily aim to achieve?
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If you have a portfolio predominantly in fixed-income securities, what might this indicate about your investment strategy?
If you have a portfolio predominantly in fixed-income securities, what might this indicate about your investment strategy?
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How does compound interest differ from simple interest?
How does compound interest differ from simple interest?
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Which of the following statements about cash flows in an annuity is correct?
Which of the following statements about cash flows in an annuity is correct?
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Study Notes
Annuities
- An annuity consists of equal cash flows occurring at regular intervals.
- Ordinary annuity: Payments are made at the end of each period.
- Annuity due: Payments are made at the beginning of each period.
- Key difference: Timing of payments impacts the present value and total amount received.
Measures of Central Tendency
- Mean: The average of a dataset, highly influenced by outliers.
- Median: The middle value when data is ordered, least affected by outliers.
- Mode: The most frequently occurring value in a dataset, can be affected by outliers both positively and negatively.
- Range: Difference between the maximum and minimum values, sensitive to extreme outliers.
Risk-Averse Investor Profile
- A risk-averse investor typically prioritizes capital preservation over high returns.
- Common strategies include investing in bonds and fixed-income securities for stability.
- Heavily investing in dividend-paying stocks generates income with moderate risk.
- Diversification across various asset classes can mitigate risk.
Investment Returns Comparison
- Simple interest: Interest calculated solely on the initial principal, lower overall returns.
- Compound interest: Interest calculated on the principal plus any accumulated interest, yields higher returns over time.
- Compounding frequency matters; more frequent compounding (like half-yearly) increases the total return significantly.
- Understanding these differences helps maximize investment outcomes.
Diversification in Investing
- Diversification reduces risk by spreading investments across various asset types.
- Investing all funds in one stock is riskier and not advisable.
- Different types of assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) provide a buffer against market fluctuations.
- Not limited to diversifying through different companies; overall asset distribution is key.
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Test your understanding of annuities with this quiz focusing on the differences between ordinary annuities and annuities due. This quiz will help clarify when payments are made in relation to the periods they're associated with. Perfect for students of finance or accounting!
