What Do You Know About Stock Exchange?

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    Which of these is not a factor that can strongly affect stock market?

    • Birth rate
    • Inflation
    • Natural disasters
    • Labour Strike
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The stock exchange is a large market hub for traders who find interest in buying and selling shares. It is known as an investment scheme. Do you really think you know about Stock exchange? Try this short quiz.

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  • 2. 
    What are people who trade in the stock exchange market? - ProProfs

    What are people who trade in the stock exchange market?

    • Retailers

    • Wholesalers

    • Stock Brokers

    • Buyers

    Correct Answer
    A. Stock Brokers
    Explanation
    Stock brokers are individuals or firms that facilitate the buying and selling of securities on behalf of their clients in the stock exchange market. They act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, executing trades and providing advice and guidance to investors. Unlike retailers and wholesalers who deal with physical products, stock brokers deal with financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. Therefore, stock brokers are the correct answer to the question.

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  • 3. 
    What exactly cannot be traded on the stock market? - ProProfs

    What exactly cannot be traded on the stock market?

    • Stock

    • Goods

    • Securities

    • Bonds

    Correct Answer
    A. Goods
    Explanation
    Goods cannot be traded on the stock market. The stock market is specifically designed for trading stocks, securities, and bonds. Goods, on the other hand, refer to physical products or commodities that are bought and sold in the marketplaces or through other means of trade. While stocks, securities, and bonds represent ownership in a company or debt obligations, goods are tangible items that are typically consumed or used by individuals. Therefore, goods do not fall under the category of assets that can be traded on the stock market.

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  • 4. 
    How many types of funds can be traded on the stock market? - ProProfs

    How many types of funds can be traded on the stock market?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    There are four types of funds that can be traded on the stock market. These include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and hedge funds. Each of these funds has its own unique characteristics and investment strategies, providing investors with a range of options to choose from when trading on the stock market.

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    Which term describes a payout made to share holders representing their of cooperation's profit? - ProProfs

    Which term describes a payout made to share holders representing their of cooperation's profit?

    • Dividend

    • Bonus

    • Interest

    • Coupon

    Correct Answer
    A. Dividend
    Explanation
    A dividend is a payout made to shareholders representing their share of a company's profit. It is a distribution of a portion of the company's earnings to its shareholders as a return on their investment. Dividends are typically paid in cash, but they can also be paid in the form of additional shares of stock. This payment is made to reward shareholders for their ownership in the company and to provide them with a share of the company's success.

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  • 6. 
    Under the blue chips stocks, are stocks and dividend payment inconsistent and quite profitless? - ProProfs

    Under the blue chips stocks, are stocks and dividend payment inconsistent and quite profitless?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Both

    • Unknown

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The given answer "No" suggests that under blue chip stocks, stocks and dividend payments are not inconsistent and quite profitless. This implies that blue chip stocks are generally considered to be stable and profitable investments, with consistent dividend payments.

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  • 7. 
    Which country exactly measures the stock exchange performance using the FTSE 100 index? - ProProfs

    Which country exactly measures the stock exchange performance using the FTSE 100 index?

    • China

    • USA

    • United Kingdom

    • Brazil

    Correct Answer
    A. United Kingdom
    Explanation
    The correct answer is United Kingdom because the FTSE 100 index is a stock market index that represents the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is widely used as a benchmark for the UK stock market and is a key indicator of the country's economic performance.

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  • 8. 
    What exactly does bear and bull denotes in the stock exchange market? - ProProfs

    What exactly does bear and bull denotes in the stock exchange market?

    • Bear means "Rising stock" ,Bull means "Falling Stock"

    • Bear means "Falling Stock" ,Bull means "Rising Stock"

    • Bear and Bull denotes the strength of Stock market

    • Bear and Bull denotes the history of the stock exchange market

    Correct Answer
    A. Bear means "Rising stock" ,Bull means "Falling Stock"
    Explanation
    In the stock exchange market, the terms "bear" and "bull" are used to describe the direction of the market. A bear market refers to a declining or falling market, where stock prices are generally decreasing. On the other hand, a bull market refers to a rising or increasing market, where stock prices are generally on the rise. Therefore, the correct answer is "Bear means 'Rising stock', Bull means 'Falling Stock'".

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  • 9. 
    Which of these cities does not have a formal stock exchange? - ProProfs

    Which of these cities does not have a formal stock exchange?

    • Florida

    • Hong Kong

    • Monte Carlo

    • New Orleans

    Correct Answer
    A. Monte Carlo
    Explanation
    Monte Carlo does not have a formal stock exchange. While Florida, Hong Kong, and New Orleans all have stock exchanges, Monte Carlo does not. This means that investors in Monte Carlo do not have a formal platform for trading stocks and securities.

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  • 10. 
    What year was Stock exchange opened formally? - ProProfs

    What year was Stock exchange opened formally?

    • 1756

    • 1792

    • 1828

    • 1939

    Correct Answer
    A. 1756
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1756. This is the year when the stock exchange was formally opened.

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