Equity Investors are?

• A. Banks that lend money at fixed rates.
• B. Individuals who invest money and become part owners of the business.
• C. Government grant providers.
• D. Credit card issuers.

Answer: (B)

Equity investors are individuals who invest money and become part owners of the business. By buying shares, they own a stake in the company and participate in its profits, often through dividends and potential increases in the value of their shares. They also bear risk, because if the company performs poorly, their ownership value can fall and there may be little or no profit to distribute. In return for this ownership, they may have voting rights on important matters and a say in the company’s direction.

This is different from lenders, such as banks, which provide funds in exchange for fixed payments like interest and eventual repayment, without owning part of the business. Credit card issuers operate similarly as creditors, earning interest and fees rather than owning equity. Government grant providers give funds without taking an ownership stake, often with specific conditions and not a stake in profits.