Question

Amy is a current shareholder of DJ Industries. She has been given the right to purchase an additional 25 shares of DJ Industries stock at a price of $32 a share if she exercises that right within the next 12 months. What is this security called that Amy has been given?

Answer 1

Answer:

stock warrant

Explanation:

Amy was given a stock warrant which gives her the right to purchase a specific number of stocks (25 stocks) at a specific price ($32) during a specific time period (12 months). Stock warrants are issued directly by the corporation to the stockholders. Stock warrants are also tradable, so Amy can choose to sell them to another investor.