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Stock Exchange

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What is stock exchange? (b) Give the meaning of the following in relation to stock exchange: i. Stock brokers. ii. Stock jobbers. (c) Differentiate between the following: i. Market value of shares and par value of share. ii. Quoted companies and unquoted companies. iii. Gilt-edged securities and Blue chips. iv. Dividends and portfolio. (d) What is the meaning of the term 'go public'?
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About this topic

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What you'll practise (2 questions)

  1. What is stock exchange? (b) Give the meaning of the following in relation to stock exchange: i. Stock brokers. ii. Stock jobbers. (c) Differentiate between the following: i. Market value of shares and par value of share. ii. Quoted companies and unquoted companies. iii. Gilt-edged securities and Blue chips. iv. Dividends and portfolio. (d) What is the meaning of the term 'go public'?
  2. What are the functions of stock exchange? (b)Mention at least five limitations of stock exchange operations in your country.

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