After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Listing 2. Formalities for Listing 3. Advantages 4. Disadvantages. Meaning of Listing: Listing forms the very basis of the operations of stock exchange. A stock exchange does not deal in the securities of all the companies. Instead, it deals only in the listed securities of certain selected companies. Listing [...]
This article throws light upon the top nine functions of stock exchange. The functions are: 1. Ensure Liquidity of Capital 2. Continuous Market for Securities 3. Evaluation of Securities 4. Mobilising Surplus Savings 5. Helpful in Raising New Capital 6. Safety in Dealings 7. Listing of Securities 8. Platform for Public Debt 9. Clearing House of Business Information. Function # [...]
This article throws light upon the six major weaknesses of stock exchange in India. The weaknesses are: 1. Lack of Professionalism 2. Domination of Financial Institutions 3. Poor Liquidity 4. Domination by Big Operators 5. Less Floating Stocks 6. Speculative Trading. Weakness # 1. Lack of Professionalism: The majority of stock brokers lack professionalism. They lack proper education, business skills, infra-structural [...]