Arjun received a large bonus at the end of the year. Rather than just put the money in his savings account, he decides to invest the money instead. His biggest concern is how quickly he can convert his investment into cash if for some reason he needs the funds. Arjun is concerned with which investment criteria? Multiple Choice yield liquidity duration tax consequences One of the disadvantages of issuing stock is that Multiple Choice stockholders have the right to vote for the company's board of directors, which can change the direction of the company. the company is legally obligated to pay dividends. seling stock hurts the condition of the balance sheet since it creates debt stockholder investments must be repaid at a specific time What is a major function of the securities markets? Multiple Choice They assist businesses in finding long-term funding to finance business expansion They provide investors with information and advice regarding the value of stock and bond issues offered by major corporations They provide long term funding for investors. They advertise the sale of stocks and bonds of major corporations What is the purpose of a sinking fund? Multiple Choice to allow companies issuing bonds to borrow money against a bond's value to ensure that enough money will be available to repay bondholders on the bond's maturity date to ensure that money will be available to prop up a failing company to ensure that enough money will be available to make annual interest payments direct portions of the capital raised to address environmental issues such as clean water energy efficiency, habitat restoration public transportation, and climate change impacts Multiple Choice Green bonds Social bonds Greenbacks Discount bonds An investment-banking firm underwrites a new issue of stocks and bonds by Multiple Choice putting up collateral for long-term loans, such as bonds. buying the entire bond or stock issue a company wants to sell at an agreed-upon discount selling the entire bond or stock issue for the issuing firm in global markets. guaranteeing a minimum price in the market for a stock or bond. The is the largest U.S. electronic stock trading market. Multiple Choice NYSE Euronext O over-the-counter market Cboe Global Markets NASDAQ and their members provide value because they buy and sell securities on behalf of the companies and individuals they represent Multiple Choice Stock exchanges O Dealerships Public debt auctions Mutual funds A company that issues has a legal obligation to make regular interest payments and to repay the principal amount at a prescribed time. Mutiple Choice a bond equity O stock a federal reserve note Using the average of the cost of 30 selected industrial stocks, the purpose of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is to Multiple Choice O show investors the top 30 most expensive stocks available for sale. help Investors develop an awareness of the kinds of stocks they should own. show investors how often the ranking of the top 30 service businesses changes. indicate the general movement (up or down) of the stock market
