On January 1, a shareholder purchased 81 shares of stock in Beta company for $115 per share. On August 20, the company paid an $8 dividend per share. On December 31, the shareholder sold all the shares for $113 per share. What is the overall Economic Rate of Return for this investment? a. 8.70% b. 6.96% c. 5.22% d. 5.31%

On January 1, a shareholder purchased 81 shares of stock in Beta company for $115 per share. On August 20, the company paid an $8 dividend per share. On December 31, the shareholder sold all the shares for $113 per share. What is the overall Economic Rate of Return for this investment? a. 8.70% b. 6.96% c. 5.22% d. 5.31%

Corporate Fin Focused Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285660516

Author:EHRHARDT

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Chapter14: Distributions To Shareholders: Dividends And Repurchases

Section: Chapter Questions

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