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1 What is a share?
 
Basically, a share is exactly what is says it is - a share of business. When you buy a share, you become part-owner - a shareholder of a business; you will be called upon to put more money.
A share is a small share of the business. when you buy a share you will get dividend but you will not become part-owner of the business.
Basically, a share is exactly what is says it is - a share of business. When you buy a share, you become part-owner - a shareholder of business; if things go wrong, you can only lose as much as you invested in buying the shares.
2 What would be a benefit of going public?
 
It will increase the number of shareholders and that will reduce the profitability of the company.
Public ownership results in the company becoming better known and may enhance corporate image and business opportunities.
The capital structure will not facilitate future offerings to be in place.
3 What is a debenture?
 
Debentures are loans to the company on which usually a fixed rate of interest is paid for a stated period of time. Debenture holders' return does not depend on company performance as the return is usually fixed.
Debentures are loans to the company on which usually a fixed rate of interest is paid for a stated period of time. Debenture holders can only get a return if the company performs well.
Debentures are same as shares. When you buy a debenture you become a part-owner of the company and you will not get any money if things go wrong.
4 Formula for dividend yield?
 
Dividends Yield = Dividend per share / Last traded price x 100
Dividends Yield = Dividend per share / Net profit x 100
Dividends Yield = Dividend per share / Face value x 100
5 What is a dividend?
 
A Dividend is a fixed rate of return given to the share holders irrespective of whether the company makes a profit or loss.
A Dividend is simply a payout to share holders of a percentage of the company's profits. Paid either once, but usually twice a year, it will be more the better the company is doing.
A dividend is simply a payout to shareholders. The amount to be paid to each shareholder is decided by the management of the company depending on the services provided by each shareholder.
6 Can anyone buy and sell shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange?
 
A person can only buy or sell shares if he is a government employee.
Only employees are of that company can buy or sell shares.
Yes! anyone can buy or sell shares at the Maldives Stock Exchange.
7 Currently how many companies are listed on the stock exchange?
 
Three Companies.
Four Companies.
Five Companies.
8 One consequence of going public is:
 
Once the public is admitted as shareholders, the company is obligated to conduct its business according to the wishes of shareholders.
All the company employees have to be shareholders.
Once the public is admitted as shareholders, the company is obligated to provide timely and continuous reporting of corporate information as required by regulatory agencies.
9 To minimize the risk what should the investor do?
 
Should make an informed investment decision.
Do not diversify your investment
Take tips from your neighbors.

 

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