Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Financial Management

Question:
When the stock market is bearish, a company may depend upon which of the following in order to raise the required funds?
Options:
Equity Shares
Debentures
Preference Shares
Any of the above
Correct Answer:
Debentures
Explanation:
Health of the capital market may also affect the choice of source of fund. During the period when stock market is rising, more people invest in equity. However, depressed capital market may make issue of equity shares difficult for any company. Thus, in a bearish market, the company may raise fund through the issue of debentures.