The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2022 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance). Suppose that Douglas McDonnell shareholders approve a 3- for-1 stock split on January 1, 2023. Douglas McDonnell Dynamics General International Rockwell Shares (millions) 205 450 290 a What is the new divisor for the index? 1/1/22 $ 103 48 77 Price 1/1/23 $ 109 44 66 1/1/24 $123 58 80

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The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2022 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes
these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance). Suppose that Douglas McDonnell shareholders approve a 3-
for-1 stock split on January 1, 2023.
Douglas McDonnell
Dynamics General
International
Rockwell
New divisor
Shares (millions)
205
450
290
Rate of return
a. What is the new divisor for the index?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.
76.000
1/1/22
$ 103
48
77
Price
1/1/23
$ 109
44
66
19.18 %
1/1/24
$123
58
80
b. Calculate the rate of return on the index for the year ending December 31, 2023, if Douglas McDonnell's share price on January 1,
2024, is $38.40 per share.
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2022 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance). Suppose that Douglas McDonnell shareholders approve a 3- for-1 stock split on January 1, 2023. Douglas McDonnell Dynamics General International Rockwell New divisor Shares (millions) 205 450 290 Rate of return a. What is the new divisor for the index? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 3 decimal places. 76.000 1/1/22 $ 103 48 77 Price 1/1/23 $ 109 44 66 19.18 % 1/1/24 $123 58 80 b. Calculate the rate of return on the index for the year ending December 31, 2023, if Douglas McDonnell's share price on January 1, 2024, is $38.40 per share. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.
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