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What does "bond yield" represent?
The face value of a bond
The interest earned on a bond
The price paid for a bond
The maturity period of a bond
The tax on bond earnings
Correct answer is B
Bond yield represents the interest earned on a bond, expressed as a percentage of its price.
A decrease in general price levels
An increase in the general price levels of goods and services
A decline in economic growth
A rise in employment rates
An increase in taxes
Correct answer is B
Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services over time.
What does "short selling" refer to?
Buying stocks at a discount
Selling stocks before buying them, hoping to buy back at a lower price
Holding stocks for a short time
Investing in short-term bonds
Selling stocks at a profit
Correct answer is B
Short selling involves selling borrowed stocks, hoping their price will decline before buying them back.
A fund that focuses on low-risk investments
A fund that uses high-risk strategies to maximize returns
A savings account with fixed interest
A government fund for public projects
A charity fund
Correct answer is B
A hedge fund uses high-risk strategies like leverage and derivatives to maximize returns for wealthy investors.
A pool of money invested by many individuals in various securities
A loan taken by a company
A stock with guaranteed returns
A government bond
A tax-free investment option
Correct answer is A
A mutual fund pools money from many investors to invest in stocks, bonds, or other securities.