The Holding-Period Return (HPR) on a Share of Stock Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The holding-period return (HPR) on a share of stock is equal to

• A) the capital gain yield during the period plus the inflation rate.
• B) the capital gain yield during the period plus the dividend yield.
• C) the current yield plus the dividend yield.
• D) the dividend yield plus the risk premium.
• E) the change in stock price.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

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