Which One of the Following Is a Risk That Applies

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a risk that applies to most securities?

• A) Unsystematic
• B) Diversifiable
• C) Systematic
• D) Asset-specific
• E) Industry

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Definitions:

No-Par Value Stock

Stock issued without a specified face value but which may have a stated value assigned by the company.

Stated Value

The value assigned to no-par-value stock by the board of directors of a company, which can then be used as the basis for accounting and legal purposes.

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on cumulative preferred stock, which must be paid out before any dividends can be issued on common shares.

Cumulative Preferred Stockholders

Investors holding a type of preferred stock that accumulates dividends in arrears should the dividends not be declared in any given period.