Question 1

The primary objective of growth mutual funds is capital appreciation with a high level of current income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mutual funds rank second only to banks as being the largest financial intermediary in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The conversion privilege provided by mutual fund families allows investors to

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A)   move from one fund to another without incurring any capital gains tax liability.
B)   be more aggressive since they can re-allocate their funds when market conditions change.
C)   re-allocate their funds at any time as long as they pay an additional sales load on the transferred funds.
D)   move from one fund family to another once every six months.

Question 4

One characteristic of bond funds is the

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A)   requirement of a minimum initial investment of $5,000 or more.
B)   high anticipated short-term growth potential.
C)   fluctuation in value in response to changing interest rates.
D)   extremely aggressive trading approach.

Question 5

Funds that consistently earn above average rates of return also tend to charge higher sales commissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Income from ________ is exempt from federal income taxes?

Accepted Answer

A)   money market funds
B)   municipal bond funds
C)   government bond funds
D)   REITs

Question 7

Dividends and capital gains earned by mutual fund investors are taxed when the shares are redeemed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

Morningstar, a leading. mutual fund industry publication, classifies funds by the number of shareholders and the total amount of money invested in the fund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics apply to closed-end mutual funds?
I. unlimited number of outstanding shares
II. transactions between shareholders
III. Market prices may be higher or lower than NAV.
IV. Fund will repurchase shares at any time.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Investors who seek triple (federal, state, and local)  tax-free income should invest in ________ bond funds.

Accepted Answer

A)   convertible
B)   indexed
C)   mortgage-backed
D)   single-state municipal

Question 11

Closed-end funds are required to provide a prospectus to all new shareholders as long as the fund is trading at a premium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The transfer agent for a mutual fund physically safeguards the securities being bought and sold by that firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Investors use mutual funds for which of the following reasons?
I. to accumulate wealth
II. to minimize risk
III. as a speculative vehicle
IV. as a storehouse of value

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Investors who buy or sell exchange-traded funds will do so at a price based on the closing price for the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compared to yields on general purpose money funds, the yields on tax-exempt money funds are

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A)   about the same.
B)   5 to 10 percent higher.
C)   5 to 10 percent lower.
D)   20 to 30 percent lower.

Question 16

Nearly all mutual funds operate as regulated investment companies. This means that

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A)   they are no-load funds.
B)   portfolio decisions are mandated by government authorities.
C)   they do not pay taxes on their income.
D)   their investments are guaranteed by the FDIC. C

Question 17

Mutual funds often report returns as the growth of $10,000 over a period of time. These returns assume that

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A)   all dividends and capital gains are reinvested.
B)   all dividends and capital gains are withdrawn.
C)   all dividends and capital gains are reinvested after deductions for income taxes.
D)   the investor contributes money to the fund on a regular basis through an automatic investment plan.

Question 18

The commission charged when shares of an open-end mutual fund are purchased is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   management fee.
B)   back-end load.
C)   front-end load.
D)   12(b) -1 fee.

Question 19

One characteristic of 12(b) -1 charges is that they are payable

Accepted Answer

A)   only in years that the mutual fund shows an increase in net asset value.
B)   each year regardless of the performance of the mutual fund.
C)   only during the first year the fund is owned.
D)   only when shares in the fund are sold.

Question 20

Both the performance of the overall stock market as well as the skills of the mutual fund manager affect the performance of a mutual fund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds

The primary objective of growth mutual funds is capital appreciation with a high level of current income.

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Mutual funds rank second only to banks as being the largest financial intermediary in the United States.

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The conversion privilege provided by mutual fund families allows investors to

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One characteristic of bond funds is the

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Funds that consistently earn above average rates of return also tend to charge higher sales commissions.

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Income from ________ is exempt from federal income taxes?

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Dividends and capital gains earned by mutual fund investors are taxed when the shares are redeemed.

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Morningstar, a leading. mutual fund industry publication, classifies funds by the number of shareholders and the total amount of money invested in the fund.

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Which of the following characteristics apply to closed-end mutual funds? I. unlimited number of outstanding shares II. transactions between shareholders III. Market prices may be higher or lower than NAV. IV. Fund will repurchase shares at any time.

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Investors who seek triple (federal, state, and local) tax-free income should invest in ________ bond funds.

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Closed-end funds are required to provide a prospectus to all new shareholders as long as the fund is trading at a premium.

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The transfer agent for a mutual fund physically safeguards the securities being bought and sold by that firm.

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Investors use mutual funds for which of the following reasons? I. to accumulate wealth II. to minimize risk III. as a speculative vehicle IV. as a storehouse of value

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Investors who buy or sell exchange-traded funds will do so at a price based on the closing price for the day.

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Compared to yields on general purpose money funds, the yields on tax-exempt money funds are

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Nearly all mutual funds operate as regulated investment companies. This means that

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Mutual funds often report returns as the growth of $10,000 over a period of time. These returns assume that

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The commission charged when shares of an open-end mutual fund are purchased is called a

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One characteristic of 12(b) -1 charges is that they are payable

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Both the performance of the overall stock market as well as the skills of the mutual fund manager affect the performance of a mutual fund.

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