Identify typical expenses that an investment property owner can deduct for income tax purposes, and contrast them with activity that must be “capitalized”

DISCUSSION: 1. Discuss how “psychic income” concerns may play a role in an investor desiring to invest in real estate (p. 195) 2. Identify typical expenses that an investment property owner can deduct for income tax purposes, and contrast them with activity that must be “capitalized” (pp. 195-196) 3. Describe the tax implications of IRC Section 483 on a seller […]

Distinguish between “no-load,” “back-load,” and “12b-1” fees.

DISCUSSION: 1. Distinguish between “no-load,” “back-load,” and “12b-1” fees (p. 108) 2. Explain the importance of a mutual fund’s historical performance and some key points to consider when utilizing this information (p. 110) 3. Discuss the importance in distinguishing between diversified and non-diversified funds in an investment portfolio, as well as how this will affect its risk profile (p. 111) […]

Briefly discuss how deposits and premiums paid to an insurance company factor into the purchase of GICs that are held by it .

DISCUSSION: 1. Briefly discuss how deposits and premiums paid to an insurance company factor into the purchase of GICs that are held by it (p. 53) 2. Discuss how the term “Guaranteed” might be misunderstood by individuals looking for a safe and secure investment (pp. 53-54) 3. 3. Explain how an investor’s expectation of future interest rate movements might influence […]

Explain why a risk averse investor might prefer investing in a “general obligation’ bond, rather than a “revenue bond”

DISCUSSION: 1. Distinguish between the three types of municipal bonds presented in the introduction, and decide when investors might find these financial instruments to be a useful “tool” in their portfolios (p. 35) 2. Explain why a risk averse investor might prefer investing in a “general obligation’ bond, rather than a “revenue bond” (p. 36) 3. Elaborate upon the selection […]

Briefly discuss how a convertible security can offer a “floor” value below which an investor can protect his investment.

DISCUSSION: 1. Briefly discuss how a convertible security can offer a “floor” value below which an investor can protect his investment (pp. 27-28) 2. Explain why the rates offered by convertible securities are generally lower than those available on nonconvertible issues of similar quality (p. 29) 3. Tell how profits and losses on a preferred stock are treated (p. 29) […]

Explain the rationale behind why an investor might choose NOT to sell bonds.

DISCUSSION: 1. Explain the rationale behind why an investor might choose NOT to sell bonds. (pp.20-21) 2. Discuss how interest income is usually received and the tax ramifications to an investor who receives such income in a taxable account. (pp. 21-22) 3. Briefly explain what the affect of interest rate movements are on the price of corporate bonds, especially as […]

Briefly discuss, if all government securities with like maturities have the same risk/reward characteristics, WHY an investor might be selective in the type of security he purchases?

DISCUSSION: 1. Describe why a risk adverse investor would be inclined to favor a direct issue of Treasury Department over a corporate issue of similar length to maturity. (pp. 13-14) 2. Discuss the tax ramifications of purchasing a T-bill on the open market prior to its maturity. (pp. 14-15) 3. Briefly discuss, if all government securities with like maturities have […]

Describe some of the debt instruments that may be included in a money market fund and the nature of these type instruments. (p. 5)

DISCUSSION: 1. Describe some of the debt instruments that may be included in a money market fund and the nature of these type instruments. (p. 5) 2. Explain how an investor might manage interest rate risk through the use of CDs. (p. 7, item #8) 3. Briefly discuss the nature of fees associated with the purchase of CDs as they […]