Finance and Investment Basics Quiz

It is money paid by a company to its shareholders.

• Dividend

• Stock exchange

• Brokerage house

• Common stock

It represents part ownership of a company.

• Share of stock

• Dividend yield

• Stockbrokers

• Dividend rate

The total amount a company pays on one share of its stock for the entire year (annually).

• Dividend rate

• Preferred stock

• Shareholder

• Common stock

A person is referred to this term when they own a share or shares of a company.

• Shareholder

• Broker

• Investor

• Trader

It is licensed to buy and sell stocks and often has stockbrokers that assist clients in making stock trades.

• Stock Exchange

• Brokerage Firm

• Investment Bank

• Mutual Fund

This type of stock gives you the right to vote at shareholders’ meetings and the right to receive dividends.

• Common Stock

• Preferred Stock

• Bond

• Mutual Fund

Is the percentage money earned to the value of the stock.

• Dividend Yield

• Interest Rate

• Capital Gain

• Return on Investment

Owners of this type of stock don’t get the right to vote but do receive dividends and have priority to dividends.

• Preferred Stock

• Common Stock

• Bond

• Mutual Fund

Acts as a market where buyers and sellers connect.

• Stock Exchange

• Brokerage Firm

• Investment Bank

• Mutual Fund

May give assistance to clients with stock trades or give stock advice.

• Stockbroker

• Financial Analyst

• Accountant

• Banker