Questions from Financial Markets

Q: Is industry competition good or bad if you are looking for attractive

Is industry competition good or bad if you are looking for attractive stock investments?

Q: Can only large institutional investors purchase bonds? Explain.

Can only large institutional investors purchase bonds? Explain.

Q: Give examples of firms you believe have been successful over time because

Give examples of firms you believe have been successful over time because they are industry leaders in quality; they are the low-cost producer; they are innovative; they offer superior customer servic...

Q: Let’s assume energy prices are forecast to go higher. How would

Let’s assume energy prices are forecast to go higher. How would this affect your decision to purchase the stocks and bonds of a) ExxonMobil? b) American Airlines? c) Ford? d) Archer Daniels Midland, a...

Q: Describe what is meant by bond covenants.

Describe what is meant by bond covenants.

Q: What are bond ratings?

What are bond ratings?

Q: What is meant by the following terms: convertible bonds, callable

What is meant by the following terms: convertible bonds, callable bonds, putable bonds, and Eurodollar bonds?

Q: Why are investment-grade bonds given that name? Why are

Why are investment-grade bonds given that name? Why are “junk bonds” also known as “high-yield bonds”?

Q: Why might a firm want to maintain a high bond rating?

Why might a firm want to maintain a high bond rating? What has been happening to bond ratings in recent years?

Q: 1. Which are examples of professional designations with ethics requirements?

1. Which are examples of professional designations with ethics requirements? a. ADR and GDR b. CFA and CFP c. SEC and FINRA d. Merrill Lynch and Charles Schwab 2. Which of the following is a law...