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Stocks and Shares is one of the most important commercial mathematics topics in Quantitative Aptitude and is frequently asked in SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, Insurance, CAT, and other competitive examinations.
This cheat sheet helps candidates understand stock market basics, shares, dividends, brokerage, yield calculations, reinvestment concepts, and shortcut techniques for solving stocks and shares problems quickly and accurately in exams.
About This Cheat Sheet
Complete guide to Stocks and Shares for competitive exams:
Basic Concepts
- Stock & Capital
- Shares
- Face Value
- Market Value
Dividend Concepts
- Dividend Percentage
- Dividend Income
- Annual Return
- Income from Shares
Brokerage & Investment
- Brokerage Charges
- Total Investment
- Buying & Selling Shares
- Net Amount Calculations
Yield & Rate of Return
Calculation of yield percentage and comparison of investment returns.
Market Value Concepts
- At Par
- Above Par (Premium)
- Below Par (Discount)
- Market Rate Problems
Advanced Share Problems
- Reinvestment Problems
- Different Purchase Times
- Tax on Dividend
- Multiple Share Transactions
Comparison of Stocks
- Better Investment Choice
- Income Comparison
- Profitability Analysis
- Investment Decision Problems
Shortcut Tricks
Fast solving methods, yield shortcuts, and exam-oriented stock market techniques.
Topics Covered
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Stock | Total capital of a company |
| Share | Unit of company capital |
| Face Value | Original printed value of a share |
| Market Value | Current trading price of share |
| Dividend | Profit distributed to shareholders |
| Brokerage | Fee paid to broker for transactions |
| Yield | Rate of return on investment |
| Investment Formula | Amount invested in shares |
| Dividend Income | Income earned through dividend |
| Premium & Discount | Shares above or below face value |
| Reinvestment Problems | Selling and reinvesting shares |
| Tax on Dividend | Net dividend income after tax |
| Comparison of Stocks | Selecting better investment option |
| Shortcut Tricks | Fast solving methods for exams |
Why This Cheat Sheet is Important
Understand Investment Concepts
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Improve Financial Calculation Skills
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Apply Shortcut Techniques
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Solve Commercial Problems Faster
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Score Better in Exams
Competitive Exams Covered
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- Bank PO & Clerk
- Railway Exams
- UPSC CSAT
- Insurance Exams
- State Government Exams
- MBA Entrance Exams
Quick Examples
Example 1:
A ₹100 share gives 12% dividend. Find annual dividend on 50 shares.
Dividend per share =
12% of 100 = ₹12
Dividend on 50 shares =
50 × 12 = ₹600
Example 2:
Find the market value of a ₹100 share quoted at 20% premium.
Market Value =
100 + 20% of 100
= 100 + 20
= ₹120
Example 3:
How many ₹50 shares can be purchased for ₹12,500 at par?
Number of shares =
12500 ÷ 50
= 250 shares
Example 4:
Find the yield if a ₹100 share purchased at ₹125 gives 10% dividend.
Dividend = 10% of 100 = ₹10
Yield =
(10 ÷ 125) × 100
= 8%
Example 5:
A broker charges 2% brokerage on shares worth ₹20,000. Find total amount paid.
Brokerage =
2% of 20,000
= ₹400
Total Amount Paid =
20,000 + 400
= ₹20,400
Final Takeaway
This Stocks and Shares Cheat Sheet provides complete revision material for all major concepts frequently asked in competitive examinations. Regular practice of dividend calculations, brokerage problems, yield concepts, reinvestment techniques, and shortcut methods can significantly improve speed, accuracy, and financial problem-solving ability.
It is highly useful for quick revision before exams and helps candidates strengthen the foundation of Quantitative Aptitude.
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