General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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336.

What is the "Dow Jones Industrial Average"?

A.

A global stock exchange

B.

An index of 30 major U.S. companies

C.

A measure of global inflation

D.

A government bond

E.

A currency trading platform

Correct answer is B

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an index that tracks the performance of 30 major U.S. companies.

337.

What does "equity" refer to in finance?

A.

The value of ownership in an asset

B.

The amount borrowed from a bank

C.

A fixed return on investment

D.

A government tax on profits

E.

The interest rate on loans

Correct answer is A

Equity represents the value of ownership in an asset after deducting liabilities.

338.

What is a "portfolio" in finance?

A.

A collection of financial assets

B.

A government bond

C.

A bank account

D.

A loan taken by an individual

E.

A savings account

Correct answer is A

A portfolio is a collection of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and cash, held by an investor.

339.

What does "diversification" mean in investing?

A.

Focusing on one type of investment

B.

Spreading investments across various assets to reduce risk

C.

Investing only in foreign markets

D.

Investing in high-risk assets

E.

Investing only in bonds

Correct answer is B

Diversification involves spreading investments across various assets to minimize risk.

340.

What is a "stock index"?

A.

A measure of stock market performance

B.

A list of all traded stocks

C.

A tool for issuing stocks

D.

A rating system for companies

E.

A government bond

Correct answer is A

A stock index measures the performance of a specific group of stocks, representing a segment of the market.