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1.
Jim just bought 200 shares of Microsoft. He is now part owner of ______.
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All of the above. These are all examples of the companys assets. Stock ownership conveys equity in a companys assets.
2.
Which type of broker provides investment research and assistance with making investment decisions?
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Full-service. In return for higher commissions, the broker offers investment advice and research.
3.
Buying highly volatile stocks may be _______.
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Either A or B. Buying highly volatile stocks may be the quickest way to make or to lose money on the market. Since volatile stocks have greater and/or more frequent fluctuations in value than the market as a whole, they can be the quickest way to either make OR lose money.
4.
Common stock and preferred stock both convey the same kind of equity rights.
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False. Owners of preferred stock have prior claim to the companys assets over owners of common stock.
5.
A _______ broker helps customers make decisions on investments.
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Full-service. The full-service broker includes investment assistance in his or her range of services.