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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between saving and investing?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between saving and investing?
- Saving involves minimal risk and focuses on preserving capital, while investing involves higher risk with the potential for greater returns. (correct)
- Saving always yields higher returns than investing due to its lower risk.
- Saving and investing are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
- Investing is primarily for short-term financial goals, while saving is for long-term goals.
Diversification guarantees a profit and eliminates the risk of losing money in investments.
Diversification guarantees a profit and eliminates the risk of losing money in investments.
False (B)
Define diversification and explain its importance as an investment strategy.
Define diversification and explain its importance as an investment strategy.
Diversification is spreading investments across different assets to reduce risk. It's important because it minimizes the impact of any single investment performing poorly.
__________ is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.
__________ is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.
Match the following investment options with their general risk level:
Match the following investment options with their general risk level:
Which of the following best describes the relationship between risk and reward in investing?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between risk and reward in investing?
A certificate of deposit (CD) is generally considered a high-risk investment tool.
A certificate of deposit (CD) is generally considered a high-risk investment tool.
Identify a low-risk investment tool and briefly explain why it is considered low risk.
Identify a low-risk investment tool and briefly explain why it is considered low risk.
Investing in __________ is generally considered a high-risk investment tool due to market volatility.
Investing in __________ is generally considered a high-risk investment tool due to market volatility.
Based on the information provided, how would you classify TacoDelux (a hypothetical company)?
Based on the information provided, how would you classify TacoDelux (a hypothetical company)?
Match the investment action to the financial outcome for TacoDelux:
Match the investment action to the financial outcome for TacoDelux:
Considering the principles of investing, explain why understanding a company's sector is crucial before investing in its stock.
Considering the principles of investing, explain why understanding a company's sector is crucial before investing in its stock.
If the share price of TacoDelux went from $45 to $75, what would be the rate of return on this investment?
If the share price of TacoDelux went from $45 to $75, what would be the rate of return on this investment?
A negative rate of return on an investment indicates a profit.
A negative rate of return on an investment indicates a profit.
If an investor believes that TacoDelux is currently overvalued, they might consider __________ their stocks in the company.
If an investor believes that TacoDelux is currently overvalued, they might consider __________ their stocks in the company.
Flashcards
Savings vs. Investing
Savings vs. Investing
Setting aside a portion of current income for future use, while investing involves using savings to purchase assets with the expectation of generating future income or profit.
Diversification
Diversification
Diversification is spreading investments across various assets to reduce risk. It's important because it minimizes the impact of any single investment's poor performance on the overall portfolio.
Role of Inflation
Role of Inflation
Inflation erodes purchasing power, so investment strategies should aim to generate returns that outpace inflation to maintain or increase real value.
Risk vs. Reward
Risk vs. Reward
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Low Risk Investment
Low Risk Investment
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Average Risk Investment
Average Risk Investment
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High Risk Investment
High Risk Investment
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Study Notes
- Savings and investing are both important for financial health.
- Savings is typically for shorter-term goals and emergencies, offering more liquidity and less risk.
- Investing is generally for longer-term goals, involving assets with the potential to grow in value but also higher risk.
- Diversification involves spreading investments across different asset classes to reduce risk.
- It's important because it minimizes the impact of any single investment's poor performance on the overall portfolio.
- Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, and subsequently, purchasing power falls.
- Inflation erodes the real value of investments, impacting investment strategy.
- Investors often seek assets that can outpace inflation, such as stocks.
Risk vs. Reward
- Risk is the potential for an investment to lose value.
- Reward is the potential gain from an investment.
- Higher risk investments typically offer the potential for higher rewards, and vice versa.
Investment tools
- A low-risk investment tool is characterized by lower potential returns but also a lower chance of losing the principal (e.g., savings accounts).
- An average-risk investments falls between low and high risk, offering a balance between potential return and risk exposure (e.g., mutual funds).
- A high-risk investment tool offers the potential for high returns but involves a greater chance of losing money (e.g., speculative stocks).
TacoDelux
- To classify the current health of TacoDelux the information must be provided to you.
- Explain how you came to this conclusion using any information provided to you.
Stock Actions
- It is necessary to analyse the information provided to determine to buy, sell or hold stocks
- Explain the reasoning behind this recommendation
- If TacoDelux share price went from $50 to $45, calculate the rate of return on this investment as a percentage.
- If TacoDelux share price rose from $45 to $75, determine whether to buy, sell, or hold.
- To determine the percentage return on this new investment you will need to perform a calculation.
- If TacoDelux's share price fell from $75 to $40, calculate the rate of return on this investment as a percentage.
- Explain the reasoning behind this recommendation.
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Explore the basics of saving and investing for financial health. Learn about diversification, risk versus reward, and the impact of inflation on investments. Understand strategies to outpace inflation and grow wealth.
