Understanding Capital Markets

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What impact do undeclared dividends have on stock market prices?

  • They result in lower stock market prices. (correct)
  • They have no impact on stock market prices.
  • They lead to an increase in stock prices.
  • They cause a slight increase in stock market prices.

What is the primary factor that influences stock market prices when a company declares dividends?

  • The investors' perception of the company's future profitability.
  • The company's overall financial performance.
  • The amount of the declared dividend. (correct)
  • The company's expansion plans.

What is a key responsibility of a financial manager related to trading shares in the capital market?

  • Calculating the risk associated with trading shares. (correct)
  • Determining the stock price of publicly traded companies.
  • Declaring and paying out dividends to shareholders.
  • Ensuring the company's stock price remains stable.

How do companies investing accumulated profits in expansion projects affect their stock attractiveness?

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What is the relationship between investors' share in company profits and the capital market?

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Flashcards

Capital Markets

Financial markets for buying and selling securities like stocks and bonds.

Risk Calculation

Assessing potential losses or gains before trading securities.

Dividends

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.

Undeclared Dividends

Dividends not announced by a company, affecting stock prices negatively.

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Retained Earnings

Profit not distributed as dividends, used for expansion or reinvestment.

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Study Notes

Understanding Capital Markets

  • Capital markets are a crucial function for financial managers.
  • Trading stocks involves significant risk.
  • Financial managers must assess risks associated with trading decisions on stocks and other securities.
  • Investor profits are distributed as dividends.
  • Dividend announcements directly influence stock market prices.
  • Undistributed dividends lead to lower stock prices.
  • Dividend declarations increase stock prices.
  • Some companies reinvest profits to enhance stock attractiveness.

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