The Book Value of Ordinary Shares Is Equal to the Total

question 59

True/False

The book value of ordinary shares is equal to the total equity less the book value of preference shares,divided by the number of ordinary shares outstanding.

Understand the principles of correctly pricing stocks based on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the security market line.

Identify the factors influencing the expected return of an investment and how actual returns can differ from expected returns due to unanticipated information.

Comprehend the concept of beta as a measure of systematic risk and its impact on expected returns.

Grasp the significance of diversification in reducing portfolio risk and understand the distinction between diversifiable and non-diversifiable risks.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good whose demand increases when consumer income rises and decreases when consumer income falls, ceteris paribus.

Consumer

A person or collective that buys products or services for their own consumption and not for making or selling them.

Income

The revenue brought in, consistently over time, from professional endeavors or investments.

Budget Constraint

The limits imposed on household choices by income, prices, and taxes, defining the combination of goods and services they can afford.