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The Stock Market Revealed (U.S.) Quiz

Lots of Americans have investments in the stock market, but do they really know what the experts know? Hopefully this quiz will give you some information.

A multiple-choice quiz by readesmom. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
readesmom

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,879

Updated
Dec 22 23

# Qns
10

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Easy

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8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which agency in Washington, D.C. regulates the securities industry? Hint

The Securities and Exchange Commission

The Stock Market

The Federal Regulation Authority

The U.S. Mint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is it called when a person trades a security while in possession of non-public information? Hint

Informed trading

Smart trading

Solicitation trading

Insider trading

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Securities Act of 1933 was a direct result of which of the following? Hint

WWI

The Great Depression

President Roosevelt's death

inflation

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the system of electronic filing with the SEC called? Hint

EDGAR

HERMAN

HARVEY

PETER

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a professionally managed collection of stocks, bonds and other financial instruments that pools money from many investors? Hint

A stock portfolio

A mutual fund

A closed-end fund

A trust fund

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the Sarbanes-Oxley Act named after? Hint

The Chairman of the Board of Enron Corp.

The intersection of Sarbanes Street and Oxley Avenue in Washington, D.C.

A Senator and a Congressman

The hotel where it was written

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is an ETF? Hint

An Exchange Traded Fund

An Excellent Timed Fund

An Essential Trading Facility

An Elaborate Trust fund

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is an Index Fund? Hint

A mutual fund with a portfolio that matches a particular market index

A mutual fund that has only inexperienced portfolio managers

A mutual fund that invests mainly in reference book publishers

A mutual fund that invests only in political stocks

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do you call a person who rapidly buys and sells stocks throughout the day? Hint

A margin trader

An informed investor

A day trader

A portfolio manager

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Question 10 of 10

10. The oldest U.S. stock market index tracks the performance of 30 of the largest and most widely owned stocks. What is it called? Hint

The Wall Street Journal

The New York Stock Exchange

Dow Jones Industrial Average

The NASDAQ Index

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which agency in Washington, D.C. regulates the securities industry?

Answer: The Securities and Exchange Commission

The SEC requires all public companies to disclose their financial information to the public. This protects investors from any fraudulent acts and makes the information readily available to the public.

2. What is it called when a person trades a security while in possession of non-public information?

Answer: Insider trading

People working in many industries including law offices, banks, brokerages and financial printers often have access to information before it's shared with the general public. But as tempting as it may seem, most insider trading schemes result in large fines and jail sentences.

3. The Securities Act of 1933 was a direct result of which of the following?

Answer: The Great Depression

Before the Great Depression of 1929, there was little regulation in the stock market. People were unable to access information about stocks and many invested their money based on emotions rather than performance. The Securities Act of 1933 was instituted to protect the public against misrepresentation, fraud and deceit, and to provide information to the public regarding performance history.

4. What is the system of electronic filing with the SEC called?

Answer: EDGAR

All public documents must be filed with the SEC using the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR). Anyone can now access the SEC website at www.SEC.gov and retrieve all filings submitted by any public company.

5. What is a professionally managed collection of stocks, bonds and other financial instruments that pools money from many investors?

Answer: A mutual fund

Mutual funds are the safest way for the average investor to invest in the stock market. Because professional portfolio managers are hired to manage and re-balance the fund's investments, it limits the investor's exposure to a market meltdown.

6. What was the Sarbanes-Oxley Act named after?

Answer: A Senator and a Congressman

Named after Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley, the act was legislated in 2002. It was instituted to protect the investor by assuring that all EDGAR filings with the SEC have been reviewed and approved by all signing officers and that the documents do not contain any untrue or misleading information.

7. What is an ETF?

Answer: An Exchange Traded Fund

According to Forbes' Investopedia, "an ETF is a security that tracks an index, a commodity or a basket of assets like an index fund, but trades like a stock on an exchange, thus experiencing price changes throughout the day as it is bought and sold". They usually have lower management costs than other mutual funds.

8. What is an Index Fund?

Answer: A mutual fund with a portfolio that matches a particular market index

An index Fund is a type of mutual fund with a portfolio that strives to match a particular market index such as the S&P 500 Index. It provides broad market exposure with low operating expenses.

9. What do you call a person who rapidly buys and sells stocks throughout the day?

Answer: A day trader

Day trading is a highly risky form of investing where investors buy and sell stocks daily, hoping to lock in quick profits.

10. The oldest U.S. stock market index tracks the performance of 30 of the largest and most widely owned stocks. What is it called?

Answer: Dow Jones Industrial Average

First created in 1896, the DJIA, or the Dow, originally tracked the performance of the 12 largest publicly held companies in the United States. As the country became more technology oriented, the index changed drastically.

Source: Author readesmom

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