Consider an ETF That Is Made Up of One Share

question 51

Essay

Consider an ETF that is made up of one share each of IBM,MRK,and C.The current quote for this ETF currently is 163.15 (bid)$163.20 (ask).What should you do?

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Definitions:

Kink

A sudden change in the rate or direction of a curve or line, often used in economics to describe a sharp change in a demand or supply curve.

Kinked Demand Curve

A demand curve that has a distinct bend or kink, typically used in oligopoly models, suggesting that a firm will face different elasticities for price increases versus price decreases.

Lower Prices

A decrease in the cost of goods or services, often resulting in increased demand or consumer purchasing power.

Price Leadership

Strategy where the leading firm in an industry sets the price of goods or services, which other firms in the market then follow or undercut.