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Are the buying and selling of stocks centralized activities? Why or why not?

Yes, the New York Stock Exchange is the primary exchange for all the world’s most important trades.

No, people can buy stocks anywhere, and they do not need to go through a market.

Yes, the world’s stock markets are coordinated exchanges, and they are dependent on one another.

No, there are many stock markets around the world, and they are independent of one another.

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Which are common types of bonds that are currently issued? Check all that apply.

corporate bonds

equity bonds

municipal bonds

Treasury bills

Treasury notes

war bonds

Which factors can affect a stock’s price? Check all that apply.

market performance

the company’s financial health

the quantity products produced

location of the company

the economy

Since stocks can be traded online, which purpose is best served by markets?

Markets regulate transactions.

Markets are where the trades actually occur.

Markets sell the assets to be traded.

Markets ensure that the transactions are secure.

Which types of investments are securities?

both debt and equity

debt only

equity only

neither debt nor equity

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