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Which type of stock has a larger market value and trading volume?
Which type of stock has a larger market value and trading volume?
- Preferred shares
- Equities
- Both have the same market value and trading volume
- Common shares (correct)
Where do existing shareholders transact with potential buyers?
Where do existing shareholders transact with potential buyers?
- Stock exchanges
- Corporations
- Primary markets
- Secondary markets (correct)
Do corporations listed on stock markets commonly buy and sell their shares?
Do corporations listed on stock markets commonly buy and sell their shares?
- Yes, but only through stock buybacks (correct)
- Yes, they frequently buy and sell their shares
- No, they never buy and sell their shares
- No, but they issue new shares
Why do companies issue shares?
Why do companies issue shares?
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What resources require significant amounts of capital for a company?
What resources require significant amounts of capital for a company?
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Which type of financing can be challenging for a startup due to the lack of assets to pledge?
Which type of financing can be challenging for a startup due to the lack of assets to pledge?
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What is the most common way to set prices of shares on a stock market?
What is the most common way to set prices of shares on a stock market?
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What is a bid in the context of stock trading?
What is a bid in the context of stock trading?
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What advantage does a company gain from having publicly tradable shares?
What advantage does a company gain from having publicly tradable shares?
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How can listed shares be used by a company?
How can listed shares be used by a company?
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