Investment Investment Vehicles and Instruments

Question 1

What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?

Accepted Answer

A fund that tracks an index and trades on a stock exchange like a stock

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A savings account with fixed interest

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A government-issued bond

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A certificate of deposit with variable rates

Question 2

Which type of bond is issued by the U.S. federal government and considered one of the safest investments?

Accepted Answer

Treasury bond

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Municipal bond

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Corporate bond

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Junk bond

Question 3

What is a mutual fund?

Accepted Answer

A pooled investment vehicle managed by professionals that collects money from many investors

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A loan product offered by banks

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A type of insurance policy

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A government savings program

Question 4

What does the term 'derivative' refer to in investing?

Accepted Answer

A financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset such as a stock or commodity

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A stock that pays regular dividends

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A type of savings bond

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An interest rate set by the Federal Reserve

Question 5

What is a money market fund?

Accepted Answer

A low-risk mutual fund that invests in short-term, high-quality debt instruments

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A fund that invests in volatile penny stocks

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A fund exclusively for real estate investments

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A hedge fund for high-net-worth individuals

Question 6

What is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?

Accepted Answer

A company that owns income-producing real estate and allows investors to buy shares

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A government program for first-time home buyers

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A type of mortgage insurance

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A tax deduction for property owners