FAQ
1. WHAT IS A SHARE?
A Share is a portion of ownership in a company.
2. WHY INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET?
- Ownership in a company - when an individual
invests in the stock market, he automatically becomes a stockholder of a
particular listed company. As a stockholder, he is entitled to the
following benefits:
- voting rights;
- dividends to be declared by the corporation;
- share of the remaining assets of the company if it is to be
liquidated.
- Liquidity of Funds – a stock market investor has
an easier access to funds. He can always cash in or out his funds anytime,
during trading hours, through his broker.
- Make money – investors in the stock market make
money through dividends and capital appreciation. When a listed company
declares dividends, its shareholders increase their investing power. An
investor who buys into the company at a low market price and sells it at a
higher price will gain capital appreciation. . Basically the rewards will
increase whenever the company does well and its share price goes up.
Internal and external factors will contribute to the volatility of share
prices as well.
3. WHY SHOULD I TRADE SECURITIES
THROUGH THE CSE MEMBER FIRM?
Because investors can be assured of the company's
facilities, qualified officers, and other services. CSE is also
responsible for the company's transparency and fairness. Should a member
firm fail to comply with the Exchange's regulations, CSE has the right to
punish the member firm.. The Exchange will screen it finally. Once it
becomes CSE's member, it has to confirm to CSE's rules and regulations
4. IS THERE ANY RISK
INVOLVED IN INVESTING?
While it is true that stock investment is the most volatile
of all securities, investors might well remember that uncertainty is a
permanent feature of the investing perspective. This means that risk is
always a part of any investment. A better attitude would be to limit and
manage your risk. A maximum level of gain or loss should be set, and
calculated decisions should be made when this level is reached.
5. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
AMOUNT OF INITIAL INVESTMENT?
The minimum amount of money needed to invest in the stock
market depends on the minimum number of shares to be traded for the stock.
For each stock, the minimum number of shares to be traded is fixed and
depends on the price range of the stock.
6. HOW DO I CHOOSE MY
BROKER?
An individual investor should choose a retail broker,
preferably one that meets his requirements in terms of services needed. It
is important that the investor should trust his broker and that he is
satisfied by the services it is giving him, such as market reports,
quality of advice regarding stock selection and timing of purchases and
sales, on-time delivery of important documents and other services.
7. HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY
ORDER HAS BEEN EXECUTED? WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EXECUTION OF ORDER?
Trading orders are more often done through the telephone.
Investors' buy or sell orders are relayed to the broker’s authorized
traders on the trading floor. In an automated system as in CSE, the order
is keyed in through a trading terminal and automatically matched.
Verbal confirmation of executions is made as soon as
possible and subsequently an official confirmation or invoice is delivered
to the client.
8. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "PROXY"?
"Proxy" is a written authorization given by a shareholder to
a person who represents him/her and votes for him/her at shareholders'
meeting.
9. IS IT THE CSE'S REQUIREMENT
THAT ALL COMMON SHARES SHOULD PAY DIVIDEND?
No. Dividend payment depends mainly on the resolution of the
company's board of directors.
10. WHAT IS INDEX?
An index is essentially an imaginary portfolio of securities
representing a particular market or a portion of it. Each index has its
own calculation methodology and is usually expressed in terms of a change
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