#1
Which of the following is considered a debt instrument?
Bond
ExplanationDebt instrument representing a loan where the issuer owes the bondholder a debt and is obligated to repay the principal and interest.
#2
Which of the following loan types typically has a fixed interest rate?
Fixed-rate mortgage
ExplanationLoan with a constant interest rate and monthly payments that do not change.
#3
Which financial instrument represents ownership in a corporation?
Common stock
ExplanationEquity instrument conferring ownership and voting rights in a corporation, often with dividends.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a derivative instrument?
Options contract
ExplanationFinancial contract deriving its value from the performance of an underlying asset, such as stocks or commodities.
#5
What does the term 'amortization' refer to in the context of loans?
The process of paying off a loan over time in regular installments
ExplanationGradual repayment of a loan through scheduled, fixed payments covering both principal and interest.
#6
Which financial instrument is issued by the U.S. government and typically considered risk-free?
Treasury bond
ExplanationDebt security issued by the U.S. government, considered low-risk and often used as a benchmark for other investments.
#7
What is a mortgage-backed security (MBS)?
A type of debt instrument
ExplanationDebt security backed by a pool of mortgage loans, providing investors with a claim on the interest and principal payments.
#8
What is a callable bond?
A bond that can be redeemed by the issuer before its maturity date
ExplanationBond that the issuer can redeem before its maturity date, providing flexibility but introducing call risk.
#9
What is the primary purpose of a futures contract?
To agree to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date
ExplanationDerivative contract obliging the buyer to purchase, or the seller to sell, an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date.
#10
What is the key characteristic of an index fund?
Passively tracks the performance of a specific market index
ExplanationInvestment fund mirroring the performance of a market index, providing diversification and lower fees.
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic of a secured loan?
Backed by assets that the borrower pledges as collateral
ExplanationLoan supported by collateral, reducing lender risk and potentially lowering interest rates for the borrower.
#12
What is the primary function of a money market fund?
Provide short-term liquidity and safety of principal
ExplanationInvestment fund focusing on short-term, high-quality, and low-risk securities to maintain liquidity and preserve capital.