Question 1

Investors enjoyed the best 5 consecutive years in the stock market history over the period 1996-2000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning global stock market capitalization is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The United States accounts for roughly 85 percent of stock market capitalization worldwide.
B)   The United States accounts for roughly 50 percent of stock market capitalization worldwide.
C)   The United States accounts for roughly 25 percent of stock market capitalization.
D)   It is expected that the United States will increase its percentage of stock market capitalization in the world over time.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Most investors are risk averse which means:

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A)   they will assume more risk only if they are compensated by higher expected return.
B)   they will always invest in the investment with the lowest possible risk.
C)   they actively seek to minimize their risks.
D)   they avoid the stock market due to the high degree of risk.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Financial planners must pass a standardized test and possess certain credentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The two major considerations in investing are return and timing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Investing Is an Important Activity Worldwide

Which of the following statements concerning global stock market capitalization is true?

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Financial planners must pass a standardized test and possess certain credentials.

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Most investors are risk averse which means:

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The two major considerations in investing are return and timing.

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Investors enjoyed the best 5 consecutive years in the stock market history over the period 1996-2000.

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Exam 1: Investing Is an Important Activity Worldwide

Which of the following statements concerning global stock market capitalization is true?

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Financial planners must pass a standardized test and possess certain credentials.

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Most investors are risk averse which means:

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The two major considerations in investing are return and timing.

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Investors enjoyed the best 5 consecutive years in the stock market history over the period 1996-2000.

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