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Financial Instruments and Loan Types Quiz

#1

Which of the following is considered a debt instrument?

Bond
Explanation

Debt 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
Explanation

Loan with a constant interest rate and monthly payments that do not change.

#3

Which financial instrument represents ownership in a corporation?

Common stock
Explanation

Equity 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
Explanation

Financial 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
Explanation

Gradual 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
Explanation

Debt 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
Explanation

Debt 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
Explanation

Bond 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
Explanation

Derivative 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
Explanation

Investment 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
Explanation

Loan 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
Explanation

Investment fund focusing on short-term, high-quality, and low-risk securities to maintain liquidity and preserve capital.

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