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Test 3

Investments

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Category Comparison Equation R - Rfree = a + B * (Rm - Rfree)
Allocation Effect Equation Ei = [(Wpi - Wbi) * (Rbi - Rb)]
GDP GDP = C(personal consumption) + I(private investment) + G(government spending) + E(net exports)
Change in CPR CPI = (new CPI / old CPI) ^12 - 1
Quoted Annual Rate i = Ir(real risk-free) + Pi(premium for expected inflation) + Pd(premium for default risk) + Pl(premium for liquidity) + Pt*(premium for the term to maturity)
Payout Payout Ratio = Dividends / Earnings Retention Ratio = 1 - Payout Ratio
Stock Splits Stock Split = Price / (split) Owned Shares = Shares * (split)
DRIPs Stock Price = Dividend * Shares Owned Shares = Price / Old stock price Old stock price * # of stocks owned old price - new price
Perpetuity Method Perpetuity Method = Dividend / Required rate
Future Price Constant Growth Method D5 = D0 + (N * G) P5 = D6 / (R - G) D6 = D5 + Growth rate
PEG Ratios PEG = (price / EPS) / G
Dividend Yield Discount Rate = Discount / Price
Conversion Price Conversion Price = P0 / Conversion Ratio
Participating Preferred Price = Dividend / Discount Rate
Conversion Options Pc = Share w/ option + Share w/o option
Annual Price of Share P0 = Dividend / Discount Rate
Quarterly Price of Share New Discount Rate = Rate of Return / 4 P0 = Discount / new Discount Rate
Returns from funds that are weighted differently to different asset classes and sectors are known as allocation effects
A larger Treynor Index, when compared to another portfolio's Treynor Index, generally indicates better performance
The act of overweighting and underweighting different sectors or categories in a portfolio is called sector rotation strategy
Attempting to outperform a benchmark or market by buying and selling investments is called an active investment strategy
The evaluation of how portfolio management decisions seek to outperform a benchmark is known as attribution analysis
When an investor holds a diversified combination of assets over a long time period in order to match a benchmark, it is called a(n) passive investment strategy
After obtaining the return and category for investment comparison, the two most common ways to compare the funds are by rank and average
A larger Sharpe ratio, when compared to another portfolio's Sharpe ratio, is interpreted differently, depending on whether the portfolio is in a rising or declining market
When an investor attempts to associate asset purchases prior to a bull market and selling investments prior to a bear market, this is called market timing
A measure that takes into account excess return relative to systematic risk is known as the Treynor Index
If a portfolio has higher returns with a 60%/40% stocks-to-bonds allocation versus a 75%/25% allocation, this is known as a(n) allocation effect
When using the typical models, such as the capital asset pricing model, the market return Rm proxy is generally the S&P 500 Index
The interest rate that investors can earn without bearing any risk in a non-inflationary environment is known as the real risk-free rate
The interest rate charged to banks from the Federal Reserve to borrow funds is called the discount rate
The most frequently recommended metal for investors to consider during inflationary periods is gold
Which of the following is NOT a component of calculating gross domestic product (GDP)? Inflation
The monetary base measure of tracking changes in the money supply includes all of the following EXCEPT checking accounts
Higher interest rates produce lower security prices because higher borrowing costs will reduce the attractiveness of buying securities on credit
Which of the following economic impacts would lead to an increase in gross domestic product (GDP)? Lowering the interest rate
Which of the following items is NOT part of the money supply known as M1? Savings accounts
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the Federal Reserve to rapidly drop the target federal funds rate close to zero
Which of the following commodities has not been recommended to investors during inflationary periods? Meats
One strategy for investors to consider during periods of inflation include shifting from financial assets to physical assets
The maximum amount that an investor in common stock can lose is the amount of the investment
When comparing two firms, in order to properly account for growth, which ratio is best to use? PEG ratio
The Shiller PE ratio was developed because of the criticism that the PE ratio is too volatile
When comparing the constant growing dividend calculation with a finite calculation, what is the main difference in these formulas? The need for future price
Which investment philosophy is focused on securities that are considered to be undervalued? Value investing
The metric used to describe the amount of dividends paid during a given time frame relative to the earnings of the firm is known as the payout ratio
The form of business that includes the issuance of a charter and common stock along with the establishment of bylaws and voting rights for stockholders is called a corporation
Financial ratios are commonly used by all of the following parties EXCEPT regulatory bodies
Which investment philosophy is focused on securities with a future potential that the market has not adequately priced? Growth-stock investing
When a preferred stock offers investors an opportunity to receive extra dividends if a company meets its financial goals, it is said to be participating
In the event of corporate liquidation, the participating preferred shareholder has the right to receive the stock's purchasing price back as well as a pro-rata share of any remaining proceeds that the common shareholders receive.
Regarding dividends, a participating preferred stockholder will potentially receive the preferred stock dividend plus a dividend based on some predetermined condition.
The price of a perpetual preferred stock is calculated by dividing the dividend amount by the discount rate
Which of the following statements about callable preferred stock is true? The firm may buy back the shares (usually at a premium) when it so chooses past a certain date
The valuation of a finite-lived preferred share must include the amount that is repaid when the preferred stock is retired, which must be discounted back to the present value
Due to the probability of receiving extra dividends, the valuation of participating preferred shares is greater than the valuation of otherwise equivalent cumulative preferred stock
In order for a corporation to take full advantage of the dividends received deduction, they should aim to own what percentage of another corporation? 20%– 0%
If preferred shareholders are relying on regular dividends on their stock, they should avoid noncumulative preferred stock
The dividend rate on floating preferred shares is typically set quarterly or semiannually
Created by: Khall1229
 

 



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