What Assets Are Included in M1? in M2? Is All

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Essay

What assets are included in M1? In M2? Is all of M1 and M2 money? If some assets of M1 or M2 are not money, why are they included in M1 or M2?

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Definitions:

Ex-dividend Date

The date on which the buyer of a stock is not entitled to the next dividend payment. After this date, the stock sells without its dividend rights.

Declaration Date

The specific date on which a company's board of directors announces its next dividend payment.

Record Date

The record date is a set date when a company determines its shareholders who are eligible to receive dividends or participate in corporate actions.

Payment Date

The date on which a dividend, bond interest, or other payment is actually disbursed to investors.