FBLA Securities & Investments practice test
Securities & Investments covers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments, how securities markets work, risk and return, and the regulations that protect investors.
Topics on the FBLA Securities & Investments test
- Stocks, bonds, and other securities
- Mutual funds, ETFs, and diversification
- Risk, return, and the time value of money
- Securities markets and trading
- Financial statements and valuation ratios
- Securities regulation (SEC and FINRA)
Free FBLA Securities & Investments practice questions and answers
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Question 1
When market interest rates rise, the prices of existing bonds generally:
- ARise
- BFall
- CStay the same
- DDouble
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Answer: B. Fall
New bonds pay the higher rate, so older bonds with lower coupons must sell at a discount to compete.
Question 2
Which federal agency regulates U.S. securities markets?
- AFDIC
- BSEC
- CIRS
- DFTC
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Answer: B. SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission enforces securities laws. The FDIC insures bank deposits.
Question 3
A stock trades at $50 and has earnings per share of $2.50. What is its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio?
- A2.5
- B5
- C20
- D125
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Answer: C. 20
P/E = share price ÷ earnings per share = $50 ÷ $2.50 = 20.
How to study for FBLA Securities & Investments
Understand why bond prices move opposite to interest rates and how to compute basic valuation ratios (P/E, dividend yield). These ideas come up in many forms.
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How many questions are on the FBLA Securities & Investments test?
Securities & Investments is an objective test event. Under the current guidelines, FBLA objective tests are typically 100 multiple-choice questions in 50 minutes. Check the official FBLA competitive event guidelines for your season and conference.
What topics are on the FBLA Securities & Investments test?
Expect questions on stocks, bonds, and other securities; mutual funds, ETFs, and diversification; risk, return, and the time value of money; securities markets and trading; financial statements and valuation ratios; and securities regulation (SEC and FINRA).
Are these official FBLA Securities & Investments questions?
No. The sample questions are original and written in the style of FBLA objective tests. TierOne is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with FBLA.