QUESTION The Helga’s Health board of directors feels the stock price for its Norwegian herbal supplements company has become too high and is pricing out potential investors. What action should the board take? A) lower the par value of its stock B) increase dividends to lower the market value C) issue a 2-for-1 stock split […]
QUESTION Which of the following has the LEAST influence on investors looking to buy stocks? A) book value B) dividends C) interest rate D) par value E) market value ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Par value is the face value of a share of stock and is an arbitrary figure set by the issuing […]
QUESTION Traders on the floor of the American Stock Exchange sell securities for what types of businesses and based on what value? A) large, established U.S. companies; market value B) midsized growth companies; par value C) prominent high-tech firms; book value D) midsized growth companies; market value E) large, established U.S. companies; book value […]
QUESTION Marshall wants to earn a regular income from stock investments to supplement his salary. Which of the following should he focus on in his research before buying any stocks? A) book value B) dividends C) stock splits D) par value E) market value ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Dividends are part of a […]
QUESTION Urvashi owns 10 shares of Kloud Komputing stock, with a market value of $500 per share. The company issues a 2-for-1 stock split. After the split, what is the total value of Urvashi’s stake in Kloud Komputing? A) $10,000 B) $2,500 C) $5,000 D) $1,000 E) $20,000 ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) In […]
QUESTION A biotech company is planning to build a new manufacturing plant. The board is weighing the advantages and disadvantages of going public and issuing stock to raise funds. Which of the following does NOT describe a factor of this stock issue? A) The company avoids incurring additional debt by issuing stock. B) The company […]
QUESTION What is the world’s largest stock exchange? A) NASDAQ B) American Stock Exchange C) over-the-counter market D) New York Stock Exchange E) Boston Stock Exchange ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) The NYSE was established in 1792 and accounts for about 45 percent of all stock trading done in the United States.
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT true of a stock exchange? A) It can execute stock trades via brokers on a trading floor. B) It can sell stocks issued directly from corporations. C) It can link buyers and sellers of stock directly. D) It can focus on trading stock of particular types of companies. […]
QUESTION Gloria likes to be able to vote on major issues that are being considered by companies she invests in. What type of securities should Gloria buy? A) secured bonds B) preferred stock C) callable bonds D) common stock E) convertible bonds ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) With common stock, stockholders are able to […]
QUESTION Which of the following companies would NOT be traded on the NASDAQ? A) Dell B) Apple C) Volkswagen D) Google E) Microsoft ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) The NASDAQ exchange lists about 2,250 companies with an emphasis on high-tech firms. Volkswagen is a German auto manufacturer.
