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Commerce · Q42

Business and Commerce

Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 42

Q42

Which of the following is not an ownership security?

A.
Equity shares
B.
Preference shares
C.
Debentures
Answer
D.
Both B and C

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Debentures is not an ownership security. A debenture is a type of debt instrument that is not secured by collateral and usually has a term greater than 10 years. Debentures are backed only by the creditworthiness and reputation of the issuer. Both corporations and governments frequently issue debentures to raise capital or funds.