What Is Trend Analysis

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Multiple Choice

What is trend analysis?

• A) When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
• B) A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
• C) Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
• D) Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what if" analysis

Understand the concepts of bond valuation and the factors affecting bond prices.

Calculate the current value of options using given financial information.

Determine the profit or loss from trading options based on their strike price and the underlying asset's price.

Understand the market value composition of firms, including assets, equity, and debt.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Voting

A voting system used in elections, where shareholders multiply the number of shares they own by the number of director positions available to get their total number of votes.

Corporate Governance

The set of rules that controls a company's behaviour toward its directors, managers, employees, shareholders, creditors, customers, competitors, and community.

Independent Directors

Independent directors are members of a board of directors who do not have a material or pecuniary relationship with the company or its related entities, ensuring unbiased decision-making.

Board Size

Refers to the number of directors serving on a company's board, important for governance and strategic decision-making.