The Primary Purpose of a Stock Split Is to

question 73

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a stock split is to

• A) indicate the firm's desire to retain funds.
• B) increase the investor's overall wealth.
• C) reduce the threat of a takeover by creating more shares.
• D) bring the stock price to a lower trading range.

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