ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Market cap-or market capitalization-refers to the total value of all a company’s shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the price of a stock by its total number of outstanding shares. For example, a company with 20 million shares selling at $50 a share would have a market cap of $1 billion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Market cap, which is short for market capitalization, is the value of all of the company’s stock. To measure it, multiply the current stock price by the fully diluted shares outstanding. The market cap is only the value of the stock.

Detailed explanation-3: -Market Capitalization (Market Cap) is the most recent market value of a company’s outstanding shares. The Market Cap is equal to the current share price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding.

Detailed explanation-4: -Column 8: Trading Volume. This figure shows the total number of shares traded for the day, listed in hundreds. To get the actual number traded, add “00” to the end of the number listed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Appreciation-The increase in value of a financial asset. Asset allocation-The process of dividing investments among cash, income and growth buckets to optimize the balance between risk and reward based on investment needs.