Market - JSS2 Business studies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is a market?
A place where buyers and sellers exchange goods
A type of currency
A government agency
A mode of transportation
Which of the following is a feature of markets?
They facilitate the exchange of goods and services
They are only physical locations
They involve only sellers
They are limited to a single product
What is the main function of capital markets?
Trading short-term debt securities
Facilitating long-term investment in stocks and bonds
Providing short-term liquidity
Buying and selling commodities
Which market deals with short-term debt securities?
Capital market
Money market
Commodity market
Foreign exchange market
What is typically traded in commodity markets?
Stocks and bonds
Real estate
Commodities like gold and oil
Foreign currencies
Which institution facilitates trading in commodity markets?
Stock exchange
Commodity exchange
Central bank
Commercial bank
What do investment bankers do?
Manage investment portfolios
Analyze financial data
Help companies raise capital through issuing stocks or bonds
Buy and sell securities on behalf of clients
Who buys and sells securities on behalf of clients or their firm?
Investment bankers
Stockbrokers
Financial analysts
Asset managers
What do financial analysts primarily analyze?
Market demand
Consumer behavior
Financial data
Environmental factors
What is the main responsibility of asset managers?
Analyze financial data
Manage investment portfolios
Facilitate short-term borrowing
Provide investment recommendations