The chance that an investment will decrease in value is a _________.

a) trade b) risk c) choice d) certainty

The person who handles the transfer of stocks and bonds between buyer and seller is a ______.

a) stockbroker b) banker c) financier d) government employee

Joe bought 300 shares of stock last year at $3 per share and sold them today at $6 a share. His capital gain is _______.

a) $500. B) $300. C) $900. D) $600.

The income you earn on an investment is a ______.

a) growth b) return c) value d) risk

The sales fee you pay when you invest in a mutual fund is called a (n)________.

a) return b) cosign c) trust d)load