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If you call your broker to purchase a "round lot" you are:

Buying a mutual fund of 100 different stocks.
Authorizing him/her to decide how many shares to buy.
Negotiating commissions on future purchases and sales.
Purchasing 100 shares of a specific stock.

The net asset value (NAV) of a bond fund:

Cannot be determined.
Changes as interest rates change.
Is determined by the average coupon rates of the bonds in the fund.
Will not change as bonds in the fund are bought or sold.

The financial pyramid implies that:

An investment near the top of the pyramid has a higher potential return, but also carries higher risk.
Egyptian pharoahs were astute investors.
Eating nutritious meals from the "food pyramid" will make you a better investor.
"Pyramid" or "Ponzi" schemes are good investments.

Credit cards:

Are a cost effective way of financing investment purchases.
Have interest payments that are not tax deductible.
Typically have lower interest rates than home equity loans.
Often have 3 month grace periods on new purchases.

Technical analysis is a technique based on factors that are inherent to the market and include:

Number of shares sold on a specific day.
Number of consecutive days of price increases of a stock.
Changes in the direction of movement of a market index.
All of the above

The highest denomination of U.S. currency is:

The $20 bill
The $100 bill
The $1,000 bill
The $100,000 bill

Long-term care insurance:

Is only for the very elderly.
Can help protect assets from the cost of a nursing home stay.
Is not necessary since Medicare always covers long-term care.
Is always available regardless of your past health history.

A limit order:

Is used to protect a profit if it is a limit order to buy.
Is used to execute a sell at a specific price or lower if possible.
Is an order to buy or sell at a specific price or better and can be good till canceled.
Is an order to be executed at the best price available and is not known until after confirmation is received.

 
   
   
Williamson Financial Services
198 Main Street - Suite 100 Trussville, AL 35173
Phone: (205) 661-9333 Fax: (205) 661-9444
freddy@williamsonfinancial.com

Freddy Williamson solicits business only in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, consequently he maintains licenses for those three states alone. His licenses include Series 6, 7, 63 and 66, and also maintains a life, disability and variable annuity licenses. He is a member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (RFC), and a CFP candidate.

No parts of this communication should be construed as an offer to sell or provide investment advice or recommendations. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc. will flucuate and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of principal.

Freddy J. Williamson can be reached at (205) 661-9333 or 1-888-343-PLAN. Investment advisory services offered through Investment Advisers, a division of ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, and member FINRA and SIPC. Williamson Financial Services is independent of ProEquities.