Which of the Following Is an Example of U

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of U.S.foreign portfolio investment?

• A)Albert, a German citizen, buys stock in a U.S.computer company.
• B)Larry, a citizen of Ireland, opens a fish and chips restaurant in the United States.
• C)Ruth, a U.S.citizen, buys bonds issued by a German corporation.
• D)Dustin, a U.S.citizen, opens a country-western tavern in New Zealand.

Identify and differentiate between fixed and variable expenses in personal budgeting.

Understand the relationship between personal financial decisions, opportunity costs, and financial security.

Understand the concept and calculation of budget surplus and deficit.

Identify the purpose and appropriate contents of a safe deposit box.

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Definitions:

EPS

Earnings Per Share, a financial ratio indicating the amount of profit attributed to each outstanding share of common stock, used to gauge a company's profitability.

Bond Indenture

A legal contract between a bond issuer and bondholders detailing the characteristics of the bond, such as its maturity date, coupon rate, and payment schedule.

Bond Issuer

An entity, such as a corporation or government, that creates and sells bonds to finance its projects and operations.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for financial reporting and budgeting purposes, which does not necessarily align with the calendar year.