The Annual Rate of Return on Any Given Stock Can

question 7

True/False

The annual rate of return on any given stock can be found as the stock's dividend for the year plus the change in the stock's price during the year,divided by its beginning-of-year price.If you obtain such data on a large portfolio of stocks,like those in the S&P 500,find the rate of return on each stock,and then average those returns,this would give you an idea of stock market returns for the year in question.

Comprehend the development and measurement of intelligence.

Understand the principles of language, including syntax and the role of symbols.

Recognize the belief-bias effect and wishful thinking bias in evaluating evidence.

Distinguish between human and nonhuman animal communication and cognitive abilities.

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