Liquidity Buffer and Forms of Investment Quiz

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What does investment management involve?

  • Evaluating performance and adopting strategies
  • Evaluating performance and accumulating wealth
  • Defining investment objectives and adopting strategies (correct)
  • Defining investment objectives and evaluating performance

How can investment offset the effect of inflation?

  • By ignoring the effects of inflation
  • By doubling the effects of inflation
  • By increasing the impact of inflation
  • By reducing the effects of inflation in the future (correct)

What is the main objective when talking about investment?

  • Continuously accumulating wealth
  • Being financially compensated
  • Materialistic accumulation
  • Reducing future financial worries (correct)

What are some aspects included in investment management?

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Why is investment considered a means to achieve financial independence?

<p>To be able to engage in activities of interest and have control over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if one fails to invest as per the text?

<p>Forced to work primarily for financial compensation even in old age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of making investments?

<p>To increase equity and earn profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does investing affect current pleasures?

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What does an investment portfolio consist of?

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Why are investments considered as a hedge against inflation?

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What does investable cash refer to?

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How does investing in a bank account differ from investing in real estate?

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What is liquidity buffer?

<p>The amount of cash that an entity must hold for unexpected cash requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a savings account and a time deposit?

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What are Treasury bills (T-bills)?

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What are commercial papers?

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What are mutual funds?

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What are shares of stocks?

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What are examples of defensive investments?

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What does investment mix refer to?

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Who is a portfolio manager?

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What are examples of money market instruments?

<p>Commercial papers, treasury bills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mistake is highlighted pertaining to investing?

<p>Failure to make a financial plan for the future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines financial markets?

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What do derivatives refer to in the context of financial instruments?

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Which of the following is an example of a derivative?

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What is the main distinguishing feature of a future contract?

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Which of the following is considered a precious stone according to the text?

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What is the primary purpose of credit ratings for enterprises?

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How is risk typically related to profit in investments?

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Flashcards

Investment Management

Determining financial goals and strategies for achieving them.

Investing Against Inflation

Investing to protect your wealth from inflation's erosion.

Investment Objective

The primary goal of investing is to minimize financial worry in the future.

Investment Management Aspects

Involves optimizing investment returns, managing risks, and analyzing performance.

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Investment for Financial Independence

Investing can provide the means to be financially independent and pursue interests.

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Consequence of Not Investing

If one doesn't invest, they might have to work solely for income even in old age.

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Purpose of Investment

Investing aims to grow your wealth by earning profits and increasing its value.

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Investment and Current Pleasure

Investing requires sacrifices in current enjoyment to potentially benefit in the future.

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Investment Portfolio

A collection of various investments, often including bank accounts and real estate.

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Investments as Inflation Hedge

Investments can act as a shield against inflation, protecting your money from diminishing in value.

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Investable Cash

Cash available for investment without impacting daily operations.

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Investing in Bank Accounts vs. Real Estate

Bank accounts are intangible, representing digital value, while real estate is physical and tangible.

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Liquidity Buffer

Cash held by an entity for unexpected expenses or emergencies.

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Savings Account vs. Time Deposit

Savings accounts offer lower interest rates than time deposits, which lock money in for longer periods.

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Treasury Bills (T-Bills)

Short-term debt securities issued by the government.

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Commercial Papers

Short-term debt securities issued by large corporations.

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Mutual Funds

A pool of money from multiple investors managed by a corporation.

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Shares of Stocks

Represents a share in the ownership of a company.

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Defensive Investments

Investments that are generally considered less risky, like time deposits, jewelry, and real estate.

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Investment Mix

The allocation of investable funds among different investment types.

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Portfolio Manager

A person or team responsible for making investment decisions.

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Money Market Instruments

Investment instruments traded in money markets, including commercial papers and treasury bills.

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Mistake in Investing

The failure to create a financial plan for the future, which can lead to poor investment choices.

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Financial Markets

Places where financial instruments are bought and sold, like stock exchanges.

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Derivatives

Financial instruments whose value is derived from the value of other assets.

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Options

Options are a type of derivative, giving the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price.

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Future Contract

A contract that obligates the buyer and seller to trade an asset at a specific price on a fixed date.

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Precious Stones

Diamonds are considered precious stones, valuable for their brilliance and rarity.

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Credit Ratings for Enterprises

Credit ratings assess an organization's financial strength and ability to repay debt.

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Risk and Profit Relationship

Generally, higher risk in investments can lead to the potential for higher returns.

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