2nd Six Weeks Review

What is a corporation?

• A type of government agency

• A business entity owned by its shareholder(s)

• A non-profit organization

• A type of partnership

What is a stock?

• A type of bond

• A portion of ownership in a corporation

• A type of loan

• A government security

What is the definition of profit?

• The total amount of money spent on a product.

• The financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent.

• The total revenue generated from sales.

• The amount of money saved in a bank account.

Who is considered a stockholder?

• Someone who owns at least one share of a company's stock

• Someone who works for a company

• Someone who buys products from a company

• Someone who manages a company's operations

What are dividends?

• A type of bond issued by corporations

• A portion of a corporation's profit paid to stockholders every quarter

• A fee charged by banks for maintaining accounts

• A tax imposed on corporate earnings

How often does a quarterly report appear?

• Every month

• Every two months

• Every three months

• Every four months

What is a capital gain?

• When a stockholder sells stock for less than he or she paid for it.

• When a stockholder sells stock for more than he or she paid for it.

• When a stockholder buys stock at a lower price.

• When a stockholder holds stock for a long period.

What is a capital loss?

• When a stockholder sells stock for more than he or she paid.

• When a stockholder sells stock for less than he or she paid.

• When a stockholder buys stock at a high price.

• When a stockholder holds stock for a long time.

What does the term "Bull Market" refer to?

• A declining stock market over time

• A steadily rising stock market over time

• A stable stock market with no changes

• A rapidly fluctuating stock market

What does the term "Bear Market" refer to?

• A rapidly rising stock market

• A steadily falling stock market over time

• A stable stock market with no changes

• A market with unpredictable fluctuations