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Investing and Financial Markets Answers

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Once stocks are on the market, which best explains how their prices are set?

A
Prices are controlled by the issuing company.
B
Prices are set by the financial market.
C
Prices follow economic trends.
D
Prices fluctuate on the basis of demand.
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Which is true about investments and risk?

A
Low-risk investments have a high return over the long run.
B
High-risk investments usually fail.
C
Safe investments are always somewhat profitable.
D
Every investment carries some degree of risk.
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T
They both use taxes to support a country’s growth.
T
They both invest money to earn a profit.
T
They both receive capital to use for growth.
T
They both act as angel investors for start-ups.
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Capital appreciation refers to

t
the increased value of an asset.
t
the ability to make a profit from owning stock.
t
the distribution of earnings to shareholders.
t
the profitable sale of shares.
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most

p
paying taxes
h
hiring workers
r
repaying investors
p
producing goods
d
distributing goods
b
buying materials
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If a company pays dividends on a stock, does that mean that the stock has appreciated in value? Why or why not?

Y
Yes, the payment of dividends indicates that a stock’s value has increased.
N
No, the payment of dividends indicates that a company has earned profits.
Y
Yes, the payment of dividends indicates that a company’s assets have grown.
N
No, the payment of dividends indicates that a company can repay investors.
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best

b
by earning interest
b
by selling the asset for a profit
b
by raising capital
b
by growing the asset
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Which factors can affect a stock’s price? Check all that apply.

A
market performance
B
the company’s financial health
C
the quantity products produced
D
location of the company
E
the economy
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Since stocks can be traded online, which purpose is best served by markets?

A
Markets regulate transactions.
B
Markets are where the trades actually occur.
C
Markets sell the assets to be traded.
D
Markets ensure that the transactions are secure.

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