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The raising of funds by selling stocks to the public is called?

The raising of funds by selling stocks to the public is called?
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  • A Equity financing
  • B Stock financing
  • C Debt financing
  • D Loan financing
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Stocks are sometimes called equity because the buyer of the stock has part ownership of the company (that initially issued the stock). When a corporation sells stock it is selling an ownership interest in the corporation and raising funds for investment in plant and equipment (for example an initial public offering).

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