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1 Chapter 10 Stocks & Annuities Ken Long New River Community College Dublin, VA
2 What is a fee only financial advisor? An advisor who gives advice for a fee but does not make money on the products he sells 2
3 Does a small investor get same consideration as a larger investor? No! Stock brokers tend to give quality time to the larger accounts 3
4 Why do some stock brokers encourage me to buy and sell often? Because every time he buys or sells a share of stock for you he makes money 4
5 Will my bank always give me the best advice? Your banker may advise you to buy the bank s house-brand mutual funds, these may or may not be the best for you 5
6 What makes for a good advisor? Someone who considers your age, income, assets, risk tolerance, and goals 6
7 Can I sue a sales rep who gives me advice based on his own interests? Yes Some companies will even demote sales reps who give advice based on their own self interest 7
8 Where can I find the best source for financial advice? 8
9 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ( ) National Assoc. of Personal Financial Advisors ( ) 9
10 What is the commodities market? A market whereby you agree to buy or sell a certain commodity, such as grain, juice, metals, and even currencies etc. 10
11 How do I make money in the commodities market? 11
12 As a buyer, if the market price goes above the contract price on the date you agreed to buy, you gain As a seller, if the market price goes below the contract price on the date you agreed to sell, you gain 12
13 How do I lose money in the commodities market? 13
14 As a buyer, if the market price goes below the contract price on the date you agreed to buy, you lose As a seller, if the market price goes above the contract price on the date you agreed to sell, you lose 14
15 What is a disadvantage of the commodities market? You have no control over your investment, you have to stick to the contract 15
16 Are there commissions to be paid in the commodities market? Because brokers buy and sell often, sales commissions can add up fast 16
17 What is the stock market? A market where stocks are bought and sold 17
18 Return on investment over the last 60 years $ Market Govt. Corp. Stocks 18
19 Why doesn t everyone invest in the stock market? Because in the short run there can be big market drops 19
20 What are some characteristics of stock investors? 20
21 !Mutual funds doubled since 1990 while number of participants have tripled!89% are investing for their retirement!participants doubled from !47% of investors are women!average investor is under 50 years of age 21
22 Who can help me learn the fundamentals of investing? National Assoc. of Investors Corp. (810)
23 What are some good books to read? One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch The Warren Buffet Way by Robert G. Hagstrom Jr. 23
24 What are some good books to read? 24
25 !Invest in companies with high debt when the economy is expanding!invest in companies with low debt during economic uncertain times!invest in companies that have a niche in the market!invest in companies that are in a no growth industry 25
26 !Invest in companies that are in a disgusting or depressing occupation, dull and boring!invest in humdrum companies that are in a simple market with little competition!buy stock in smaller companies rather than big companies!buy stocks in a field you are familiar with!ignore the stock market and concentrate on the company 26
27 What are the advantages of a Full service stock broker?!gives you personal advice!personal relationship!can keep you informed 27
28 What is the disadvantage of a full service stock broker? The expense 28
29 What are the advantages of a discount broker?!confirm trades in writing!send out reports!market quotes over phone!less expensive than full service 29
30 What are the disadvantages of a discount broker?!does not promote stocks!no free research!no advice!no monitoring your account 30
31 What is the advantage of a deep discount broker? No frills service at the lowest price 31
32 What should I consider with a discount broker?!watch for hidden fees!check out what s offered!be aware of restrictions 32
33 How can I trade on the Internet? Hotlinks to 30 companies 33
34 I think my broker is guilty of fraud, what can I do? National Association of Securities Dealers (212) /nasd.htm 34
35 When buying stock, what is a put? Gives you the option to sell a specified number of shares at a specified price before a specified date 35
36 When buy stock, what is a call? Gives you the right to buy a specified number of shares at a specified price before a specified date 36
37 What is one problem with puts and calls? They cost money 37
38 What is a bull market? A rising market 38
39 What is a bear market? A falling market 39
40 What are index funds? Common stock mutual funds that focus on matching the performance of some index of the stock market 40
41 What is active management? A stock broker takes action and buys and sells according to market trends 41
42 What is passive management? A stock broker who simply buys a basket of stocks in some index 42
43 What are the advantages of passive management?!lower costs!invests more of every dollar you give him to invest!less turnover 43
44 What is a dividend reinvestment plan? DRIPs allow you to buy stocks directly from a company rather than through a stock broker 44
45 What is an optional cash payment? A DRIP that automatically drafts your bank account monthly 45
46 Where do I find out more about DRIPs? com/dripcent.shtml 46
47 What is dollar cost averaging? A plan that has you invest the same amount every month on a regular basis 47
48 What are the advantages of dollar cost averaging? Your money buys less when stock prices go up and more when stock prices go down 48
49 What is an annuity? An investment which you receive fixed monthly payments for a lifetime or a specified number of years 49
50 Give me an example of a single premium annuity? You inherit $100,000 and purchase an annuity with it, you then receive a certain amount monthly for life after certain age 50
51 What is a fixed rate annuity? Your monthly income will remain the same your whole life after a certain age 51
52 What is a variable annuity? Your income will depend upon how well the annuity s investments do 52
53 Avoid these plunders: 53
54 !With bonds beware of what is said to be guaranteed, the price of bonds fluctuate with interest rates!never get emotionally involved in a stock!do not buy stocks based solely on past performance!always see a prospectus before taking any action!beware of solicitations over the phone 54
55 Where can I find answers to almost any investment question? 55
56 END 56
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