JAMB Commerce 1995 Question 34

Question 34

Stock Exchange

Which of the following is NOT a function of the stock exchange market?

  1. A.providing long-term loans to large scale enterprises
  2. B.encouraging people to buy shares and thereby providing capital for investment
  3. C.providing means of assessing the value of a firm's assets
  4. D.enabling firms to wind-up quickly in times of difficulties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (enabling firms to wind-up quickly in times of difficulties.)

Explanation

The stock exchange helps raise capital and values securities; helping firms wind up is not one of its functions.