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A contingent deferred sales charge is commonly called a ____.


A) front-end load
B) back-end load
C) 12b-1 charge
D) top end sales commission

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A fund that invests in securities worldwide,including the United States is called a/an ______.


A) international fund
B) emerging market fund
C) global fund
D) regional fund

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Low load mutual funds have front-end loads of no more than _____.


A) 2%
B) 3%
C) 4%
D) 5%

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The Stone Harbor Fund is a closed-end investment company with a portfolio currently worth $300 million.It has liabilities of $5 million and 9 million shares outstanding.If the fund sells for $30 a share,what is its premium or discount as a percent of NAV?


A) 9.26% premium
B) 8.47% premium
C) 9.26% discount
D) 8.47% discount

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Which type of investment fund is commonly known to invest in options and futures in large scale?


A) Commingled funds
B) Hedge funds
C) ETFs
D) REITS

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The primary measurement unit used for assessing the value of one's stake in an investment company is ___________________.


A) Net Asset Value
B) Average Asset Value
C) Gross Asset Value
D) Total Asset Value

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__________ is a false statement regarding open-end mutual funds.


A) They offer investors a guaranteed rate of return
B) They offer investors a well diversified portfolio
C) They redeem shares at their net asset value
D) They offer low cost diversification

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Under SEC rules,the managers of certain funds are allowed to deduct charges for advertising,brokerage commissions,and other sales expenses,directly from the fund assets rather than billing investors.These fees are known as ____________.


A) direct operating expenses
B) back-end loads
C) 12b-1 charges
D) front-end loads

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Investors who wish to liquidate their holdings in a unit investment trust may ___________________.


A) sell their shares back to the trustee at a discount
B) sell their shares back to the trustee at net asset value
C) sell their shares on the open market
D) sell their shares at a premium to net asset value

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Investors who wish to liquidate their holdings in a closed-end fund may ___________________.


A) sell their shares back to the fund at a discount if they wish
B) sell their shares back to the fund at net asset value
C) sell their shares on the open market
D) sell their shares at a premium to net asset value if they wish

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__________ fund is defined as one where the fund charges a sales commission to either buy into or exit the fund.


A) A load
B) A no-load
C) An index
D) A specialized sector fund

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Which of the following is not a type of managed investment company?


A) Unit investment trusts
B) Closed-end funds
C) Open-end funds
D) Hedge funds

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Advantages of ETFs over mutual funds include all but which one of the following?


A) ETFs trade continuously so investors can trade throughout the day
B) ETFs can be sold short or purchased on margin, unlike fund shares
C) ETF providers do not have to sell holdings to fund redemptions
D) ETF values can diverge from NAV

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Which of the following typically employ significant amounts of leverage? I.Hedge funds II.REITs III.Money market funds IV.Equity mutual funds


A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) III and IV only
D) I, II and III only

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The two principal types of REITs are equity trusts which _______________ and mortgage trusts which _______________.


A) invest directly in real estate; invest in mortgage and construction loans
B) invest in mortgage and construction loans; invest directly in real estate
C) use extensive leverage; distribute less than 95% of income to shareholders
D) distribute less than 95% of income to shareholders; use extensive leverage

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The ratio of trading activity of a portfolio to the assets of the portfolio,is called ____________.


A) the reinvestment ratio
B) the trading rate
C) the portfolio turnover
D) the tax yield

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About _________ of mutual fund assets are invested in no-load funds.


A) 33%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 65%

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The NAV of which funds is fixed at $1 per share?


A) Equity funds
B) Money market funds
C) Fixed income funds
D) Commingled funds

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Advantages of investment companies to investors include all but which one of the following?


A) Record keeping and administration
B) Low cost diversification
C) Professional management
D) Guaranteed rates of return

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You invest in a mutual fund that charges a 3% front end load,1% total annual fees,and a 2% back end load,which decreases 0.5% per year.How much will you pay in fees on a $10,000 investment that does not grow,if you cash out after three years of no gain?


A) 103
B) 219
C) 553
D) 635

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