The term 'Trading on Equity' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Trading on Equity' refers to:
A. Distributing dividends from reserves
B. Trading equity shares in the stock market
C. Issuing more equity shares
D. Using borrowed funds (debt) to magnify the return on equity
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Trading on equity (financial leverage) means using fixed-cost debt to increase the earnings per share for equity shareholders when return on assets exceeds interest costs.

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A. A potential asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed by future events not wholly under the entity's control
B. A provision
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Correct Answer: Option A


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