Stock Exchange
GCE Commerce

11 Stock Exchange practice questions covering everything you need for GCE.

Drill Stock Exchange

Sample Stock Exchange questions

Q12019· HARD

a) Explain the term 'listing' as used in the Stock Exchange. (2 marks) b) State FOUR conditions a company must satisfy before its securities can be listed on the Stock Exchange. (8 marks) c) Explain F…

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Q22023· EASY

a) What is a Stock Exchange? (3 marks) b) State FIVE functions of a Stock Exchange. (10 marks) c) Distinguish between a 'bull' and a 'bear' as used in the Stock Exchange. (2 marks)

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Q32021· EASY

The stock exchange is best described as a market where

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Q42022· EASY

A person who buys shares in anticipation of a rise in price so as to sell at a profit is known as a

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Q52022· EASY

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange?

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Q62024· MEDIUM

The difference between the buying price and the selling price of securities quoted on the stock exchange is called

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Q72023· MEDIUM

A stockbroker purchases 500 shares at ₦40 each on behalf of a client and charges a commission of 2%. What is the total amount payable by the client?

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Q82020· MEDIUM

Which of the following best distinguishes a stockbroker from a jobber on the stock exchange?

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Q92024· HARD

An investor buys a ₦1,000 bond with a coupon rate of 8% per annum at a market price of ₦800. What is the current yield of the bond?

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Q102023· HARD

A speculator on the stock exchange sells 1,000 shares he does not own at ₦25 per share, expecting the price to fall. He later buys them back at ₦20 per share to fulfil his obligation. Ignoring transac…

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Q112021· EASY

An investor holds 2,000 ordinary shares in a company. The company declares a dividend of ₦3.50 per share. What is the total dividend received by the investor?

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