Dividends are taxed:At the investor’s marginal income tax rate.At a maximum rate of 15%.Only when the stock is sold.Dividends are never taxed.
The highest denomination of U.S. currency is:The $20 billThe $100 billThe $1,000 billThe $100,000 bill
A benchmark asset, commonly considered by investors to be risk-free:Treasury Bill (T-Bill).Share of preferred stock.A EurobondA junk bond.
The P/E ratio:Is the same for all firms in a given industry.Does not change over time.Is typically higher for firms whose earnings are expected to grow rapidly.Is the same as the dividend yield.
If you call your broker to purchase a "round lot" you are:Buying a mutual fund of 100 different stocks.Authorizing him/her to decide how many shares to buy.Negotiating commissions on future purchases and sales.Purchasing 100 shares of a specific stock.
Disability income insurance:Can cover part of your lost income while you are disabled.Pays medical expenses associated with a disability.Should only be purchased by star athletes.Is primarily for the unemployed.
A zero coupon bond:Is sold at a discount to face value.Is worthless.Matures immediately.Always has a call feature.
If a mutual fund manager increases his/her cash position, it can be said:The manager is anticipating a bear market.The manager is anticipating a bull market.The manager is trying to reduce the fund’s taxable gains.The manager is aggressive.