Investing

Question 1

The pie graph shows sources of income for people ages 65 and over in 2010.

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fourth largest source of income.

Question 2

Which investment is best for someone who is likely to need cash soon?

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savings account

Question 3

How is a savings account most useful?

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for using money in the near future but not right away

Question 4

What is the relationship between risk and return?

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A higher risk often means a higher return.

Question 5

The image shows Gale's investments during one year. Investments during One Year

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If she had purchased only the stock and had not diversified her investments, she would have lost money.

Question 6

Which investment has the least liquidity?

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small business

Question 7

Which is an example of a high-risk investment?

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stock in a start-up company

Question 8

Which statements apply to a certificate of deposit (CD)? Choose two answers. It is always purchased as a short-term investment.It can be purchased from a banking institution.It is always purchased as a long-term investment.It can be purchased for almost any amount.It is purchased through an individual's employer.

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It can be purchased from a banking institution.; It can be purchased for almost any amount.

Question 9

When investors purchase a commodity, they believe

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the commodity's price will go up after purchase.

Question 10

Which statement best describes stocks?

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They are an investment in a company’s progress and profits.

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