Are you up to the challenge? Brian takes on the FINRA Investor Knowledge quiz on today’s podcast.

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What we discuss on the show: 

0:58 - Brian from the Denver office joins us today.

2:04 - A recent 4-H event meant Brian bought a goat.

4:47 - Today we’re going to quiz Brian on FINRA’s Investor Knowledge quiz.

5:57 - In the News: AARP says backyard chicken industry is booming.

10:18 - What is the FINRA Investor quiz?

11:47 - If you buy a company’s stock, what does that mean?

12:30 - If you buy a company’s bond, what does that mean?

13:52 - Which type of bond is the safest?

14:49 - If interest rates go down, where do bond prices go?

15:48 - What is the definition of a junk bond?

17:05 - A no-load mutual fund carries what?

19:13 - Do investments that are riskier provide higher returns?

21:05 - Should we all be investing more in risky investments?

21:50 - Which organization insures you against your losses in the stock market?

22:54 - What happens if a company files for bankruptcy?

23:43 - Why do many municipal bonds payer lower than government bonds?

24:33 - If you buy on margin, what does your investment yield?

26:07 - What’s the best definition of selling short?

26:56 - Are the rules for hedge funds and mutual funds the same?

27:39 - What’s the difference between mutual fund share classes?

28:23 - A 529 plan is used for what?