The Stock Market Flashcards
1
Q
ATS stands for
A
Alternative trading systems
2
Q
MTFs stands for
A
Multilateral trading facilities
3
Q
ECNs stands for
A
Electronic communication networks
4
Q
Investing in stocks 5 bullet points
A
Represents ownership
Earn a return 2 ways
Stockholders have claim on all assets
Right to vote
Two types of stock
5
Q
How do you earn a return investing in stocks
A
Price of the stock rises
Dividend are paid to the stockholder
6
Q
What are the two types of stock
A
Common stock
Preferred stock
7
Q
Organised exchanges example
A
NYSE
Specific trading location
Listing requirements exclude small firms
8
Q
Over the counter markets
A
NASDAQ
Dealers stand ready to make a market
Important market for thinly traded securities
