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1.
Volatile stocks always show a better return than the rest of the market.
False. While volatile stocks show greater price fluctuations than the rest of the market, those fluctuations can be up or down.
2.
Which type of broker provides investment research and assistance with making investment decisions?
Full-service. In return for higher commissions, the broker offers investment advice and research.
3.
Buying highly volatile stocks may be _______.
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.
Which of the following pays a fixed dividend?
Preferred stock. Preferred stock pays a fixed dividend, as opposed to common stock, for which the dividend (if any) is set by the companys board of directors from time to time.
5.
Jim just bought 200 shares of Microsoft. He is now part owner of ______.
All of the above. These are all examples of the companys assets. Stock ownership conveys equity in a companys assets.