In the Constant-Growth Dividend Valuation Model,the Required Rate of Return

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the constant-growth dividend valuation model,the required rate of return on common stock (i.e.,cost of equity capital) can be shown to be equal to the sum of the dividend yield plus the ____.

• A) yield-to-maturity
• B) present value yield
• C) risk-free rate
• D) dividend growth rate
• E) none of the above

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