Question : Case Study 33
XYZ Corporation is a well-established company with shares traded on a stock exchange. The company's management is reviewing the functions of a stock exchange.
Question :
What is the secondary function of a stock exchange that ensures a continuous market for securities?
Option 1: Allocation of resources
Option 2: Regulation of insider trading
Option 3: Providing loans to companies
Option 4: Providing credit rating to companies
Correct Answer:
Allocation of resources
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Allocation of resources
The secondary function of a stock exchange that ensures a continuous market for securities is allocation of resources. A stock exchange provides a platform where investors can efficiently allocate their capital by buying or selling securities based on their assessment of the companies listed. This allocation of resources helps ensure a continuous and active market for securities.
