Question 1
A stock is
◦ a certificate that certifies ownership of a certain portion of a company.
◦ document verifying a loan to a company.
◦ a promise of capital gains to its owner.
◦ a retained earning of a corporation.
Question 2
When a firm issues new shares of stock
◦ it increases its debt load.
◦ it does not add to its debt.
◦ it must buy back existing shares of stock in return.
◦ it lessens the relative value of its net worth.