SIE practice questionmediumExchange Listing Requirements
Which is generally required for a company's shares to be listed on a major U.S. stock exchange?
- ANo reporting requirements
- BSEC guarantee of dividends
- C100% employee ownership
- DMinimum market capitalization✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Minimum market capitalization
Stock exchanges require listed companies to meet minimum size/financial benchmarks. The SEC never guarantees dividends, and public companies can't be 100% employee owned or avoid reporting.
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