Take this quiz to see how much you know about stocks. Click the Next button to begin. 1. Stocks are sometimes referred to as: Fixed Income Investments Equity Investments Cash Equivalents Gambling 2. True or False. When you own stock in a company, you are considered to have "ownership" in the company. True False 3. What is a common term used to describe a person who owns stock in a company? Creditor Debtor Shareholder Foolish None of the above 4. Stocks can be described in a number of ways. Which of the following is NOT a way to describe a stock? International Domestic Small Cap Growth None of the above - these are all ways to describe stock investments 5. True or False. When you own a stock, you are guaranteed a return on your investment. True False 6. Many investors today purchase stock by investing in: Real Estate Certificate of Deposit Cattle Mutual Funds None of the above 7. Some stocks pay _______ to investors. Interest Payments Dividends Capital Gains Ownership Fees None of the above 8. When owning a stock investment, there is risk involved. Which of the following best describes the word "Risk" as it relates to an investment in stocks? It is the possibility of a significant return on your investment. It is a game by Parker Brothers. It is the chance that the actual return of an investment will be different than you expect. Risk includes the possibility of losing some or all of your investment. None of the above; risk typically does not apply to investments in stock. 9. True or False. Generally speaking, there's a greater chance of loss with investing in bonds, as opposed to stocks. True False 10. Different types of stocks may be more volatile, or risky, than others. Generally speaking, of the choices below, which type of stock is probably the riskiest to invest in? Large Cap Stocks International - Emerging Markets Stocks IRAs Vegetable Stock All of the above are very risky stocks to invest in Click on the Submit button to see your results. Time is Up! Time's up
