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Financial Engineering: Introduction to Stocks and Equities

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What is the primary purpose of companies issuing stocks?

To raise capital to finance their business (correct)

To hire more employees

To increase the company's market value

To distribute profits to shareholders

What is the term used to differentiate trading stocks from stock futures, options, and other derivatives?

Cash Equities (correct)

Equities

Common Stock

Stock Futures

What is the benefit of the 'corporate concept' to private individuals?

It allows them to own 100% of a company

It allows them to become a CEO of a company

It allows them to trade stocks on the stock exchange

It allows them to pool their resources together for mutual benefit and profit (correct)

What is the definition of equities in the context of finance?

Fractional ownership in a company (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of stocks, what is the difference between 'stocks' and 'common stock'?

Common stock is a type of stock that is not preferred stock (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of stocks compared to bonds?

Higher 'upside' potential (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the court case that established the concept of corporate personhood in the United States?

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

To restructure debts and continue operations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Dutch company that was established in 1602 and granted a monopoly on Dutch trade with Asia?

Dutch East India Company (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of limited liability for shareholders?

Protection from personal financial losses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the stage of corporate funding where a company raises capital from friends and family?

Angel Investing (B) Signup and view all the answers