Question 1

Security selection refers to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   choosing specific securities within each asset-class
B)   deciding how much to invest in each asset-class
C)   deciding how much to invest in the market portfolio versus the riskless asset
D)   deciding how much to hedgeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Debt securities promise _________.
I.a fixed stream of income
II.a stream of income that is determined according to a specific formula
III.a share in the profits of the issuing entity

Accepted Answer

A)   I only
B)   I or II only
C)   I and III only
D)   II or III onlyE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The combined liabilities of American households represent approximately __________ percent of combined assets.

Accepted Answer

A)   11%
B)   21%
C)   25%
D)   33%E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

____ is not a derivative security.

Accepted Answer

A)   A share of common stock
B)   A call option
C)   A futures contract
D)   All of the above are derivative securities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In a capitalist system capital resources are primarily allocated by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   governments
B)   the SEC
C)   financial markets
D)   investment bankersE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The inability of shareholders to influence the decisions of managers,despite overwhelming shareholder support,is a breakdown in what process or mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Auditing
B)   Public finance
C)   Corporate governance
D)   Public reportingE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

After considering current market conditions an investor decides to place 60% of their funds in equities and the rest in bonds.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   asset allocation
B)   security analysis
C)   top down portfolio management
D)   passive managementE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Net worth represents _____ of the liabilities and net worth of commercial banks.

Accepted Answer

A)   about 50%
B)   about 90%
C)   about 10%
D)   about 30%E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a money market security?

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. Treasury bill
B)   Six month maturity certificate of deposit
C)   Common stock
D)   Banker's acceptanceE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In a perfectly efficient market the best investment strategy is probably a/an

Accepted Answer

A)   active strategy
B)   passive strategy
C)   asset allocation
D)   market timingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

__________ are examples of financial intermediaries.

Accepted Answer

A)   Commercial banks
B)   Insurance companies
C)   Investment companies
D)   All of the above are financial intermediariesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In 2008 the largest corporate bankruptcy in the U.S.history involved the investment banking firm of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Goldman Sachs
B)   Lehman Brothers
C)   Morgan Stanley
D)   Merrill LynchE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Financial intermediaries exist because small investors cannot efficiently _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diversify their portfolios
B)   gather information
C)   monitor their portfolios
D)   all of the answers provide reasons whyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

In 2008 mortgages represented approximately __________ percent of total liabilities and net worth of American households.

Accepted Answer

A)   12%
B)   15%
C)   28%
D)   42%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A bond issue is broken up so that some investors will receive interest payments while others will receive principal payments.This is an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bundling
B)   credit enhancement
C)   securitization
D)   unbundlingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Security selection refers to _________.

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Financial intermediaries exist because small investors cannot efficiently _________.

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A bond issue is broken up so that some investors will receive interest payments while others will receive principal payments.This is an example of _________.

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The inability of shareholders to influence the decisions of managers,despite overwhelming shareholder support,is a breakdown in what process or mechanism?

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Net worth represents _____ of the liabilities and net worth of commercial banks.

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Debt securities promise _________. I.a fixed stream of income II.a stream of income that is determined according to a specific formula III.a share in the profits of the issuing entity

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After considering current market conditions an investor decides to place 60% of their funds in equities and the rest in bonds.This is an example of

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__________ are examples of financial intermediaries.

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In 2008 mortgages represented approximately __________ percent of total liabilities and net worth of American households.

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In a capitalist system capital resources are primarily allocated by ____________.

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In a perfectly efficient market the best investment strategy is probably a/an

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____ is not a derivative security.

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Which of the following is not a money market security?

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The combined liabilities of American households represent approximately __________ percent of combined assets.

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Security selection refers to _________.

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The inability of shareholders to influence the decisions of managers,despite overwhelming shareholder support,is a breakdown in what process or mechanism?

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Net worth represents _____ of the liabilities and net worth of commercial banks.

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Debt securities promise _________. I.a fixed stream of income II.a stream of income that is determined according to a specific formula III.a share in the profits of the issuing entity

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__________ are examples of financial intermediaries.

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In 2008 mortgages represented approximately __________ percent of total liabilities and net worth of American households.

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In a capitalist system capital resources are primarily allocated by ____________.

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____ is not a derivative security.

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