When Shares of Stock Are First Sold to the Public

question 101

Multiple Choice

When shares of stock are first sold to the public and begin trading on a stock exchange,it is referred to as _____.

• A) venture capitalism
• B) equity financing
• C) angel investing
• D) an initial public offering
• E) an Internet entrepreneurship

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