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Does society need the stock market ?

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Swirlythingy2025 · 14/05/2025 09:28

Or is there a better model for companies etc to raise funds ?

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dogcatkitten · 14/05/2025 09:55

Companies need the stock market, but survived for many years without the participation of small investors, it was mainly the province of the rich.

crackofdoom · 14/05/2025 09:52

It's an interesting question. Duty to shareholders seems to override duty to anything else, including the planet (looking at you, oil and gas companies 🙄).

I have heard it said recently that as individuals, we have no control over anything any more, and part of the worldwide crisis in faith in politicians stems from the fact that there's only so much even global leaders can do to change things- "the markets" rule supreme. As even Donald Trump seems to have discovered 😆.

How to change this state of affairs though- now that's the question 🤔

ComtesseDeSpair · 14/05/2025 09:37

What do you envisage by “better?” There are already different types of shareholding. Private companies limited by shares are often owned by private equity or venture capitalist investment. Private companies can also be entirely supported by a single shareholding founder and owner - as many small businesses are. The stock market is simply an alternative means of investment and growing a company, which makes the stock more liquid, as well as testing market confidence.

oldwhyno · 14/05/2025 09:35

yes, shared ownership of businesses is good for society.

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Swirlythingy2025 · 14/05/2025 09:33

LifeBeginsToday · 14/05/2025 09:32

How do you suggest they raise funds? The stock market allows everyone to invest a tiny amount. I put £50pm into a s&s isa. I can't imagine they would raise enough with any other format.

been watching the show billions, and it seems omg, plus there must be better methods available

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LifeBeginsToday · 14/05/2025 09:32

How do you suggest they raise funds? The stock market allows everyone to invest a tiny amount. I put £50pm into a s&s isa. I can't imagine they would raise enough with any other format.

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