Mutual Funds Are Regulated by the

question 56

Multiple Choice

Mutual funds are regulated by the

• A)Fed.
• B)FDIC.
• C)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• D)Federal Trade Commission.

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Definitions:

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional stock.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and typically dividends that are paid out before those to common stockholders.

Annual Dividend

The total amount of dividend payments a company makes to its shareholders over a single fiscal year.

Return

The income generated on an investment over a particular period of time, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.