JAMB Economics 1989 Question 31

Question 31

Financial Institutions

The stock exchange market is where

  1. A.businessmen borrow some capital
  2. B.the federal government trades on treasury bills
  3. C.existing bonds and stocks are traded
  4. D.new stocks and shares are bought or sold.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (existing bonds and stocks are traded)

Explanation

The stock exchange is mainly a secondary market where existing shares and bonds are bought and sold.