Question : Case Study 30
LMN Corporation is a conglomerate that has executed trades on a stock exchange. The company's management is preparing for the settlement process.
Question :
What does the settlement process involve after LMN Corporation executes trades on the stock exchange?
Option 1: Selecting a broker
Option 2: Matching buy and sell orders
Option 3: Transferring ownership and funds
Option 4: Opening a demat account
Correct Answer: Transferring ownership and funds
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Transferring ownership and funds
The settlement process, after LMN Corporation executes trades on the stock exchange, involves transferring ownership and funds. In this phase, the actual transfer of securities (ownership) and funds (money) occurs between the buyer and the seller. The securities are moved from the seller's demat account to the buyer's demat account, and the funds are transferred from the buyer to the seller.