Generally, an initial public offering is:   Group of answer choices   an offer to potential investors of preference shares to newly list a company on a stock exchange.   an offer to potential investors of ordinary shares to newly list a company on a stock exchange.   an offer to potential investors of company debentures to newly list a company on a stock exchange.   an offer to potential investors of unsecured notes to newly list a company on a stock exchange

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Stock indexes are used to compare the price fluctuations of a group of stocks of similar companies, which are combined based on a similar industry or a particular market capitalization limit or type of market. The price comparison is based on a pre-determined standard method or indicators. These stock indexes are usually considered a base for comparison of a particular stock, and the performance of that particular company can be easily determined.