Questions from General Investment

Q: Why is globalization of securities markets an important issue today? How

Why is globalization of securities markets an important issue today? How have international investments performed in recent years?

Q: Describe how foreign security investments can be made, both indirectly and

Describe how foreign security investments can be made, both indirectly and directly.

Q: Given a real rate of interest of 2%, an expected inflation

Given a real rate of interest of 2%, an expected inflation premium of 3%, and risk premiums for investments A and B of 4% and 6%, respectively, find the following. a. The risk-free rate of return, rf...

Q: Describe the risks of investing internationally, particularly currency exchange risk.

Describe the risks of investing internationally, particularly currency exchange risk.

Q: Discuss the impact of the Internet on the individual investor and summarize

Discuss the impact of the Internet on the individual investor and summarize the types of resources it provides.

Q: List each of the major averages or indexes prepared by (a

List each of the major averages or indexes prepared by (a) Dow Jones & Company and (b) Standard & Poor’s Corporation. Indicate the number and type of securities used in calculating each average or ind...

Q: Briefly describe the composition and general thrust of each of the following

Briefly describe the composition and general thrust of each of the following indexes. a. NYSE Composite Index b. NYSE MKT Composite Index c. Nasdaq Stock Market indexes d. Value Line Composite Index

Q: Discuss each of the following as they are related to assessing bond

Discuss each of the following as they are related to assessing bond market behavior. a. Bond yields b. Bond indexes

Q: Define the term investment, and explain why individuals invest.

Define the term investment, and explain why individuals invest.

Q: Differentiate among the following types of investments, and cite an example

Differentiate among the following types of investments, and cite an example of each: (a) securities and property investments; (b) direct and indirect investments; (c) debt, equity, and derivative secu...