Análisis de la bolsa de valores de Ecuador como fuente de financiamiento de las microempresas del sector comercial de la calle 13 de la ciudad de Manta.

Abstract

The objective of the research was to determine how microenterprises in the commercial sector of 13th Street in the city of Manta can use the Ecuadorian stock market as a source of financing. The starting point was the problem of the limited participation of microenterprises in the stock market as a financing mechanism, due to factors such as ignorance, costs, requirements and risk aversion. The research was justified by the need to explore new sources of financing for these microenterprises, in order to promote their growth and development. A mixed methodology was used, combining documentary analysis and surveys of microentrepreneurs. The results showed a high knowledge of the existence of the stock exchange, but limited knowledge about its operation and requirements. The stock market was perceived as a viable source of financing, with the advantage of access to large amounts of capital, but with the disadvantage of market volatility. It was concluded that there is potential for the stock market to become an important source of financing for microenterprises in Manta, but financial education programs and process simplification policies are needed. It was recommended to develop financial education programs, promote the diversification of financing sources and implement policies that facilitate access to the stock market.