Investment 101: Asset Classes and Risk

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What is the primary risk associated with certificates of deposit (CDs)?

  • Inflation risk
  • Fluctuating interest rates
  • Early withdrawal penalties (correct)
  • Credit risk

What is the primary characteristic of an asset class?

  • Similar laws and regulations (correct)
  • Similar profit potential
  • Similar market prices
  • Similar investor profiles

What is the primary advantage of a cash bank deposit?

  • High returns on investment
  • Easy liquidity
  • Precise knowledge of interest earned (correct)
  • High risk, high reward

What is the primary role of the borrower in a bond transaction?

<p>To issue a fixed interest rate to the lender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do cash investments often fail to beat inflation?

<p>Due to low interest rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an investment risk ladder?

<p>To rank investments by risk and potential return (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines bond rates in organizations?

<p>Interest rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum investment required to invest in a mutual fund?

<p>$1,000 per share (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are mutual funds valued?

<p>At the end of each trading day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?

<p>They can track underlying indexes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of investing in mutual funds?

<p>Diversification into various stocks and securities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the claim of shareholders on a company's assets in the event of liquidation?

<p>A claim on the company's assets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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