Which of the Following Is NOT Something a Company Must

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT something a company must determine when analyzing its current business portfolio?

• A) which businesses should receive more investment
• B) which businesses should receive less investment
• C) which businesses should receive no investment
• D) which businesses should be sold or closed
• E) which businesses shape the future portfolio

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Definitions:

Thirty-Year Bond

A long-term debt security issued by governments or corporations with a maturity of thirty years, often used as a benchmark for fixed-income securities.

Primary Market

A subdivision of financial markets in which securities are sold for the first time. The sale is by the issuing company to investors. Compare with Secondary market.

Capital Market

A financial market in which longer-term (at least one year) debt and equity securities are traded.

Securities And Exchange Commission

A U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing the laws governing the securities industry, including the stock and options exchanges.