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How is the divisor for the djia calculated?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
To calculate the djia, the current prices of the 30 stocks that make up the index areadded and then divided by the dow divisor, which is constantly modified.to demonstrate how this use of the...Read More

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Can you please describe the difference between a purchase fundand sinking fund?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Purchase fund: company is required to attempt to purchase a specified number oftheir securities in the open market provided the price is at or below a stipulated price.sinking fund: company is...Read More

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Which is the biggest marketing disaster of all time?
D. Gray
Answered: May 10, 2018
The Miracle Mattress’s sale shortly after 9/11 resulted in the company producing an extremely offensive mattress ad while making references to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the world trade...Read More

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Can you please explain the taxation of foreign dividends?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
The circumstances surrounding foreign dividends are somewhat complicated, butheres the gist:canada has a tax treaty with many other countries around the world, in part, to preventinvestors from...Read More

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How do stock price changes affect a companys equity on thebalance sheet?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Fluctuations in a companys common share price on the stock market do not directlyaffect the balance sheet of the company. the value of the common stock reported onthe balance sheet generally...Read More

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Can you give me an example of the ex dividend date and how itaffects who gets a dividend?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Lets say the dividend has been declared and will be payable on june 1, 2005 toanyone who is recognized as a shareholder on friday may 13, 2005. in order for you tobe recognized as a shareholder on...Read More

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When did shareholding become a thing?
D. Gray
Answered: May 10, 2018
Shareholding has not become thing in the recent times. In fact, it has been around for hundreds of years ever since the stock markets have been founded. A shareholder is a person or an...Read More

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What is dollar cost averaging?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
From the interactive glossary, dollar cost averaging refers to investing a fixed amountof dollars in a specific security at regular set intervals over a period of time, thereby[hopefully] reducing...Read More

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Why wouldn't all investors just sell their deferred preferred before maturity?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
The only problem with the security is they are extremely illiquid. As such, it is very difficult to sell them before maturity and receive a reasonable price for the sale. as such, investors...Read More

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Can you elaborate further on how an index differs from anaverage?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
An index is essentially a ratio derived from a series of observations whose numericalscale can be used to make relative comparisons between any particular values with areference number, revealing...Read More

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Who is Warren Buffet and why is his opinion on the stock market revered?
D. Gray
Answered: May 10, 2018
Warren Buffett is a billionaire business investor and is an American business tycoon. Currently, he is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and is one of the most successful and notable investors...Read More

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How are stock market prices regulated?
D. Gray
Answered: May 09, 2018
The prices of shares on the stock market is primarily dependent on the supply and demand forces. Those companies that show great potential of long term profits attract a greater number of buyers....Read More

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Is the New York Stock Exchange the largest stock exchange in the world?
D. Gray
Answered: May 10, 2018
Undoubtedly, the New York stock exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world. It was founded on 17th May in 1792. It has a market capitalization of $19.223 trillion. Owned by...Read More

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Was the 2008 stock market crash a consequence of the Madoff investment scandal?
Mike John, Content Explorer
Answered: Jun 18, 2018
Not just Bernard Madoff. The stock market crash of 2008 occurred as result of banks over-financing debt. It was too easy for people to borrow money, mostly for housing, and too many banks lending...Read More

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What is the difference between the dividend yield and dividendpayout ratio?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Dividend yield = (dividend per share / market price per share) x 100dividend payout ratio = (dividend per share / earnings per share) x 100dividend yield indicates how much of an income return you...Read More

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