Similar to a stock split, a stock also distributes additional shares of stock to existing stockholders on a pro rata basis at no cost to the stockholders. (Enter one word per blank.)

A stock transaction that allows an investor to make money on a stock expected to fall in value. This transaction involves the immediate sale of shares not owned by the seller, who expects to buy them back later at a lower price.Group of answer choicesNone of these; investors only make money when stocks increase in value.mutual fundshort sellingstock splitIPO

A stock dividend ______. (Check all that apply.)Multiple select question.distributes additional shares of stock to existing stockholders on a pro rata basis.causes retained earnings to decrease.increases a stockholders' percentage ownership in the corporation.causes total stockholders' equity to decrease.

a part of the profit which is distributedto shareholders in a company

An event that involves the issue of additional shares to shareholders according to their percentage ownership and a reduction in the stated value of each share is a: Group of answer choices a. cash dividend. b. private placement. c. share dividend. d. share split.

A share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders.a.Dividendb.Insurancec.Bondd.Tax