Which of the Following Is Not Correct

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct?

• A) You pay interest on money borrowed to purchase stock on margin.
• B) Selling short is selling stock borrowed from a brokerage firm.
• C) A option is the right to buy or sell a stock at a predetermined price during a specified period of time.
• D) A brokerage firm receives double its commission when stock is bought and sold when the investor is selling short.
• E) If the stock price decreases and you purchased that stock on margin, you may receive a margin call.

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Definitions:

Day of Record

The date set by a company on which the investors must be on the company's books in order to receive a dividend.

Money Market Instruments

Short-term debt instruments, usually with a maturity of less than one year, used for borrowing and lending in the money market.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations to finance their immediate operational needs, characterized by its low-risk and short maturity period.

Tax-exempt

Refers to income, transactions, or entities that are not subject to tax by government authorities.