Question 17
Stock ExchangeThe 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
- A.I and II only
- B.II and III only
- C.I, III and IV only
- 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.