WAEC Commerce 1995 Question 96

Question 96

Stock Exchange

Which of the following is not true of the stock exchange?

  1. A.It is a commodity market
  2. B.It is a market for stock and shares
  3. C.It draws up rules to guide share dealing
  4. D.Government and companies raise funds through it
  5. E.Prices for shares are determined by it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (It is a commodity market)

Explanation

The stock exchange deals in securities, not in commodities such as cocoa or metals.