Questions from Personal Finance


Q: Jim Johansen noticed that a corporation he is considering investing in is

Jim Johansen noticed that a corporation he is considering investing in is about to pay a quarterly dividend. The record date is Thursday, March 15. In order for Jim to receive this quarterly dividen...

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Q: Mary Canfield purchased shares in the New Dimensions Global Growth fund

Mary Canfield purchased shares in the New Dimensions Global Growth fund. This fund doesn’t charge a front-end load, but it does charge a contingent deferred sales load of 4 percent for any withdrawal...

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Q: The value of Mike Jackson’s shares in the New Frontiers Technology fund

The value of Mike Jackson’s shares in the New Frontiers Technology fund is $11,400. The management fee for this particular fund is 0.80 percent of the total asset value. Calculate the management fee...

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Q: In your own words, describe the difference between an investor and

In your own words, describe the difference between an investor and a speculator.

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Q: What is the net asset value (NAV) for a mutual

What is the net asset value (NAV) for a mutual fund that has assets totaling $730 million, liabilities totaling $10 million, and 24 million shares outstanding?

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Q: In the table below, indicate the typical charges for each type

In the table below, indicate the typical charges for each type of mutual fund fee and when the fee is assessed. Fee…………………………………………………… Typical Charge Load fund…………………………………………. No load fund…………………………...

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Q: How would you purchase a closed-end fund? An exchange

How would you purchase a closed-end fund? An exchange-traded fund?

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Q: What are the three assets you should review on a regular basis

What are the three assets you should review on a regular basis during retirement?

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Q: What expenses are likely to decrease during retirement?

What expenses are likely to decrease during retirement?

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