Series 79 practice questioneasyIndustry/Sector Analysis
Which metric is most useful for analyzing a capital-light digital marketplace?
- AProved reserves and finding cost
- BGross merchandise value and take rate✓ Correct answer
- CLoan-to-deposit ratio
- DOccupancy cost per square foot only
Explanation
Why B — Gross merchandise value and take rate
Gross merchandise value and take rate Marketplace economics depend on the volume transacted through the platform and the percentage retained as revenue. Looking at both metrics helps bankers distinguish scale from monetization strength.
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