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  1.

    What is happening during a risk repricing?

  2. What is the difference between a collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO) and a collateralized bond obligation (CBO)?

  3. What is securitization?

  4. Are mortgage-backed securities backed by any guarantees?

  5. How do central banks inject money into the economy?

  6. What are green investments?

  7. Is there a difference between socially responsible investing (SRI) and green investing?

  8. What is socially responsible investing?

  9. How should I estimate my income from fixed sources like bonds, CDs and stocks?

  10. How can I budget for both short-term expenses and long-term goals?

  11. I have a KSOP through my employer that I've invested 100% in company stock. I am now concerned that I'm not diversified and would like to move out of company stock and into mutual funds. Is this allowed with the funds I've contributed to the account?

  12. What are the oldest mutual funds, by date of inception?

  13. What is hedging as it relates to forex trading?

  14. What types of accounts are available for forex trading?

  15. What are managed futures?

  16. Is there such a thing as a foolproof stock-picking strategy?

  17. What is the "random walk theory" and what does it mean for investors?

  18. How can I prevent commissions and fees from eating up my trading profits?

  19. Are all bank accounts insured by the FDIC?

  20. Can I match a fund to my religion?

  21. I have several CDs in my IRA with different maturities. Can I roll them over to another institution with a better rate as they mature?

  22. Who is Mr. Copper?

  23. Does investing in sustainable or "green" companies provide lower returns?

  24. What is foreclosure investing?

  25. What is the "Nifty 50"?

  26. Why should investors pick less risky investments as they approach retirement?

  27. How does pyramiding work?

  28. How can I buy oil as an investment?

  29. Can private corporations issue convertible bonds?

  30. When is a dividend payment recognized in the shareholders equity portion of the balance sheet?

  31. Can a company declare a dividend that exceeds its earnings per share?

  32. I'm worried about the economy and want to move my IRA funds from stocks and bonds to cash. Will I taxed for this?

  33. Which of the following statements regarding the performance of a mutual fund would be permitted under current rules?

  34. Calculate the total return of the municipal bond described below.

  35. The risk an investor is most likely to encounter when investing in a Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fund is:

  36. What options do I have to save for my child's education?

  37. What is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to buy a bond?

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