Question 1

When a corporation sells stock to the general public for the first time,it is referred to as a:

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A)  primary market opportunity.
B)  secondary market offering.
C)  initial public offering.
D)  investment bank offering.
E)  primary stockholder opportunity.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The federal government requires that a corporation selling a new issue of securities must disclose information about the company and its finances in a(n) :

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A)  annual report.
B)  quarterly report.
C)  accountant's audit report.
D)  prospectus.
E)  stock guide.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Many analysts believe that a corporation's ability to generate ________ in the future is one of the most significant factors that account for an increase or decrease in the price of a stock.

Accepted Answer

A)  stockholder support
B)  dividends
C)  earnings
D)  new business locations
E)  new business ideasF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

To reduce anxiety when you make stock investment decisions,you should do all of the following except:

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A)  Evaluate each investment.
B)  Analyze the firm's finances.
C)  Track the firm's product line.
D)  Monitor economic developments.
E)  Hold the stocks for a short time for above average returns.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Ms.Hart's stock club uses numerous charts that plot past price movements and other market averages to predict the future direction for the market as a whole.Her club relies on ________ analysis to determine stock selections.

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A)  fundamental
B)  technical
C)  efficient market
D)  chart
E)  plotF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

If the board of directors approves a two-for-one stock split,an investor who owns 125 shares before the split will own ________ shares after the split.

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A)  75
B)  125
C)  225
D)  250
E)  450F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

A stock split is a procedure in which a stockholder's common stock is exchanged for preferred stock.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain what dollar cost averaging is and why an investor would use the technique.

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Question 9

Beta is a measure that compares the volatility associated with a specific stock issue with the volatility of which stock index?

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A)  S&P 500 stock index
B)  Dow Jones Industrial Average
C)  NASDAQ composite index
D)  FTSE 100 index
E)  CAC 40 indexF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

James Brewer purchased 100 shares of stock for $73 a share.James also paid a $60 commission.What was the total purchase price for this transaction?

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A)  $60.00
B)  $73.00
C)  $7,300.00
D)  $7,360.00
E)  $8,000.00F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The annualized holding period yield calculation takes into account the time the investment is held.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Earnings per share for a stock investment is calculated as:

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A)  after-tax income divided by the number of stockholders.
B)  the number of stockholders divided by after-tax income.
C)  after-tax income divided by the number of shares outstanding.
D)  the number of shares outstanding divided by after-tax income.
E)  None of theseF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

James Green just bought a stock which he expects will provide him with a quarterly cash payment,although that payment is not guaranteed.In fact,he expects the amount of the payment to vary over time.What type of payment is he expecting to receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Option premium
B)  Interest
C)  Capital gain
D)  Dividend
E)  RebateF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 14

When choosing a brokerage firm,an investor should consider:

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A)  the amount of the commissions they charge.
B)  how much research information is available.
C)  how much research information costs.
D)  how much help you need when making an investment decision.
E)  All of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

If a corporation's earnings decline,generally the stock's price usually increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Acme Widget,Inc.has 1,000 shareholders who own a total of two million shares of its common stock.The company earned $20 million after taxes and paid out $8 million in dividends.The company has assets of $250 million and liabilities of $50 million.What is the book value per share?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2
B)  $8
C)  $20
D)  $100
E)  $250F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

When stocks are trading at prices above their actual worth,the resulting situation is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  inflated corporate earnings.
B)  low unemployment rate.
C)  changes in government regulation.
D)  stock market bubble.
E)  economic turmoil.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Preferred stock is often referred to as a middle investment,because it represents an investment midway between common stock and corporate bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Martin Manufacturing stock has a market value of $24 a share.If the book value is $20 a share,the corporation's market-to-book ratio is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8
B)  1.0
C)  1.2
D)  2.0
E)  2.4F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Sean Barber wants to invest in a stock that is relatively safe and is generally attractive to conservative investors.What type of stock best fits Sean's requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midcap stock
B)  Cyclical stock
C)  Small cap stock
D)  Blue chip stock
E)  Growth stockF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 14: Investing in Stocks

Many analysts believe that a corporation's ability to generate ________ in the future is one of the most significant factors that account for an increase or decrease in the price of a stock.

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To reduce anxiety when you make stock investment decisions,you should do all of the following except:

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Beta is a measure that compares the volatility associated with a specific stock issue with the volatility of which stock index?

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Preferred stock is often referred to as a middle investment,because it represents an investment midway between common stock and corporate bonds.

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A stock split is a procedure in which a stockholder's common stock is exchanged for preferred stock.

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When stocks are trading at prices above their actual worth,the resulting situation is called a(n) :

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Martin Manufacturing stock has a market value of $24 a share.If the book value is $20 a share,the corporation's market-to-book ratio is:

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Earnings per share for a stock investment is calculated as:

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The annualized holding period yield calculation takes into account the time the investment is held.

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Sean Barber wants to invest in a stock that is relatively safe and is generally attractive to conservative investors.What type of stock best fits Sean's requirements?

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When choosing a brokerage firm,an investor should consider:

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If a corporation's earnings decline,generally the stock's price usually increases.

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Explain what dollar cost averaging is and why an investor would use the technique.

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James Brewer purchased 100 shares of stock for $73 a share.James also paid a $60 commission.What was the total purchase price for this transaction?

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When a corporation sells stock to the general public for the first time,it is referred to as a:

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The federal government requires that a corporation selling a new issue of securities must disclose information about the company and its finances in a(n) :

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Acme Widget,Inc.has 1,000 shareholders who own a total of two million shares of its common stock.The company earned $20 million after taxes and paid out $8 million in dividends.The company has assets of $250 million and liabilities of $50 million.What is the book value per share?

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James Green just bought a stock which he expects will provide him with a quarterly cash payment,although that payment is not guaranteed.In fact,he expects the amount of the payment to vary over time.What type of payment is he expecting to receive?

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Ms.Hart's stock club uses numerous charts that plot past price movements and other market averages to predict the future direction for the market as a whole.Her club relies on ________ analysis to determine stock selections.

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If the board of directors approves a two-for-one stock split,an investor who owns 125 shares before the split will own ________ shares after the split.

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