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Capital appreciation refers to

t
the increased value of an asset.
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the ability to make a profit from owning stock.
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the distribution of earnings to shareholders.
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the profitable sale of shares.
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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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What can be traded in a commodities market?

A
stock
B
bonds
C
oil
D
debt
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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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Which describes an investor’s primary goal of buying a loan?

A
to grow a business
B
to earn a profit off the interest
C
to bolster the economy
D
to provide capital to a business
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Are the buying and selling of stocks centralized activities? Why or why not?

A
Yes, the New York Stock Exchange is the primary exchange for all the world’s most important trades.
B
No, people can buy stocks anywhere, and they do not need to go through a market.
C
Yes, the world’s stock markets are coordinated exchanges, and they are dependent on one another.
D
No, there are many stock markets around the world, and they are independent of one another.
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Which term refers to the possibility of an investor losing some or all of an investment?

A
risk
B
likelihood
C
probability
D
chance
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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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Which best describes the role that government and business play in investments?

A
They both use taxes to support a country’s growth.
B
They both invest money to earn a profit.
C
They both receive capital to use for growth.
D
They both act as angel investors for start-ups.

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