Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Flashcards: Differentiate Equity Securities

Study Differentiate Equity Securities in Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the definition of a stock dividend (as opposed to a cash dividend)?

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ANSWER

A dividend paid in additional shares rather than cash. It distributes earnings as new shares, preserving cash while increasing the number of shares outstanding proportionally.

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Which of the following represents a fundamental right of a holder of common stock?
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