General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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341.

What does "bond yield" represent?

A.

The face value of a bond

B.

The interest earned on a bond

C.

The price paid for a bond

D.

The maturity period of a bond

E.

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.

342.

What is "inflation"?

A.

A decrease in general price levels

B.

An increase in the general price levels of goods and services

C.

A decline in economic growth

D.

A rise in employment rates

E.

An increase in taxes

Correct answer is B

Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services over time.

343.

What does "short selling" refer to?

A.

Buying stocks at a discount

B.

Selling stocks before buying them, hoping to buy back at a lower price

C.

Holding stocks for a short time

D.

Investing in short-term bonds

E.

Selling stocks at a profit

Correct answer is B

Short selling involves selling borrowed stocks, hoping their price will decline before buying them back.

344.

What is a "hedge fund"?

A.

A fund that focuses on low-risk investments

B.

A fund that uses high-risk strategies to maximize returns

C.

A savings account with fixed interest

D.

A government fund for public projects

E.

A charity fund

Correct answer is B

A hedge fund uses high-risk strategies like leverage and derivatives to maximize returns for wealthy investors.

345.

What does "mutual fund" mean?

A.

A pool of money invested by many individuals in various securities

B.

A loan taken by a company

C.

A stock with guaranteed returns

D.

A government bond

E.

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.