UI Post-UTME Commerce 2025 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Stock Exchange

The following statements relate to the Stock Exchange:
I. It provides a secondary market for existing securities
II. Companies raise fresh capital directly on the stock exchange
III. Share prices are determined by supply and demand forces
IV. It provides a mechanism for price discovery

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.II and III only
  3. C.I, III and IV only
  4. D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (I, III and IV only)

Explanation

The exchange is a market for existing shares where supply and demand set prices; new capital is raised in the primary market through issues.