Instructions: Identify the Following

question 53

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Platt amendment

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Definitions:

Shares

Shares represent portions of equity in a company or an investment, entitling holders to a proportional share of any distributed profits, known as dividends, when they are announced.

Capital Gain

The profit from the sale of a capital asset, such as stocks or real estate, where the sale price exceeds the purchase price.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, often derived from the company's profits.

Shares

Shares represent units of ownership interest in a company or financial asset that provide an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.