The net asset value (NAV) of a bond fund:Cannot be determined.Changes as interest rates change.Is determined by the average coupon rates of the bonds in the fund.Will not change as bonds in the fund are bought or sold.
A prudent investor:Does not have to consider the tax effect of long-term gains.Evaluates his/her investments on an after-tax basis.Studiously avoids income-shifting among funds.Knows that a drop in the dividend payout signals a stronger firm.
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.
For most Americans, taxes are due on:January 1.April 1.April 15.December 31.
For tax purposes, a capital gain is considered long term if the investment was held more than:1 day.1 month.1 year.10 years.
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.
Credit cards:Are a cost effective way of financing investment purchases.Have interest payments that are not tax deductible.Typically have lower interest rates than home equity loans.Often have 3 month grace periods on new purchases.
The astute investor is aware that:Investment risk is limited to the fortunes of the specific security purchased.Computers make investment decisions scientific and eliminate much of the risk.Actual outcome of any investment may differ from the expected outcome.When trading on-line, brokerage commissions are always negotiable.
