Investment Instruments and Policy Value Quiz
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What is the purpose of the margin between the bid and offer price in a variable life policy?

  • To cover the management's cost of the policy (correct)
  • To determine the number of units credited to the account
  • To calculate the policy value based on the bid price
  • To provide a steady stream of income to the policyholder

How is the policy value of a variable life policy calculated?

  • As the cash value plus any accumulated dividends
  • Using the bid price of units allocated into the policy (correct)
  • By the number of units credited to the account
  • Based on the offer price at the time of valuation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of investing in common shares?

  • Lack of protection for the principal investment
  • Inability to receive a steady stream of income
  • Exposure to volatility in the equity markets
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of rebating in the context of insurance policies?

<p>To offer a special inducement to purchase a policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about variable life policies is TRUE?

<p>The life company needs to maintain a separate account for variable life policies distinct from the general account (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most suitable investment instrument for an investor interested in protecting their principal and receiving a steady stream of income?

<p>Fixed income securities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a flexible premium policy with returns that vary with the underlying value of investments?

<p>Returns tied to investment performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the specific risk of an investment?

<p>Expected market growth rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of investing in bonds?

<p>Chance for high capital appreciation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rank the following investment instruments in terms of risk, from least risky to most risky.

<p>I &gt; III &gt; II &gt; IV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the disclaimer, what is one restriction on sharing the questionnaire and answer key prepared for general information purposes?

<p>Cannot be published or reproduced without consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for variable life insurance policies to be tied to the underlying investment performance?

<p>To align policy benefits with market conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a risk-return graph, where do equity funds typically fall?

<p>At the top end (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which investment option generally offers higher returns with lower risk?

<p>Balanced funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do cash funds typically sit on a risk-return graph?

<p>At the bottom end (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fund is usually associated with the lowest risk?

<p>Bond funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a risk-return graph show about the relationship between risk and return?

<p>Higher return always comes with lower risk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fund is likely to have the highest risk in terms of investment?

<p>Equity funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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