Stocks

What are stocks?

• A type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership.

• A bank Account.

• A Savings Account.

Why do people buy stocks?

• Capital appreciation

• Dividend Payments

• To influence a company.

• All of the above.

Why do companies issue stock?

• To pay off debt.

• To launch a new product

• To expand into new markets

• All of the above.

How many kinds of stocks are there?

• There are many.

• 1 type.

• There are two main ones.

• There are none.

What does common stock do?

• Stockholders have no voting rights.

• Entitles owners to vote at shareholder meetings.

• Entitles owners to receive dividends.

• Both B and C.

What does preferred Stock do?

• They vote at shareholder meetings.

• Have priority over common stockholders if the company goes bankrupt.

• They do not receive dividends.

What is one benefit of stocks?

• Stock prices.

• Goes Bankrupt sometimes.

• Offers investors the greatest potential for growth.

• Stock prices.

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How do you buy and sell stocks?

• Through a none-direct stock plan.

• Through a dividend investment plan

• Through a stock fund

• Both B and C.

Buying and selling stocks entails fees.

• True

• False

What are stocks in public companies registered with?

• SEC

• BCA

• DAG

• SCE