Today,there Are Roughly ________ Publicly Traded Stock and Bond Funds,and

question 116

Multiple Choice

Today,there are roughly ________ publicly traded stock and bond funds,and for many workers,the prospect of choosing among them is paralyzing.

• A)5,000
• B)8,000
• C)18,000
• D)23,000

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return expected on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of the principal.

Annual Interest

The amount of money earned or paid on an investment or loan over a one-year period, expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Coupon Rate

Coupon rate is the annual interest rate paid by a bond, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value, and is a critical factor in determining the bond's yield.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount to be returned to the holder at maturity, or a nominal value for stock.