Questions from General Investment

Q: Discuss the relation between stock prices and the business cycle.

Discuss the relation between stock prices and the business cycle.

Q: What makes an asset liquid? Why hold liquid assets? Would

What makes an asset liquid? Why hold liquid assets? Would 100 shares of IBM stock be considered a liquid investment? Explain.

Q: Explain the characteristics of short-term investments with respect to purchasing

Explain the characteristics of short-term investments with respect to purchasing power and default risk.

Q: Briefly describe the key features and differences among the following deposit accounts

Briefly describe the key features and differences among the following deposit accounts. a. Passbook savings account b. NOW account c. Money market deposit account d. Asset management account

Q: Define, compare, and contrast the following short-term investments

Define, compare, and contrast the following short-term investments. a. I bonds b. U.S. Treasury bills c. Certificates of deposit d. Commercial paper e. Banker’s acceptances f. Money market mutual fund...

Q: Why is an understanding of investment principles important to a senior manager

Why is an understanding of investment principles important to a senior manager working in corporate finance?

Q: Charles Spurge, a mathematician with Ansco Petroleum Company, wishes to

Charles Spurge, a mathematician with Ansco Petroleum Company, wishes to develop a rational basis for timing his portfolio transactions. He currently holds a security portfolio with a market value of n...

Q: What is a problem investment? What questions should one consider when

What is a problem investment? What questions should one consider when analyzing each investment in a portfolio?

Q: Contrast historical standards of performance with industry standards. Briefly note the

Contrast historical standards of performance with industry standards. Briefly note the role of each in analyzing the financial condition and operating results of a company.

Q: Why do insurance companies need employees with advanced training in investments?

Why do insurance companies need employees with advanced training in investments?