Stocks a and B Have the Following Data ?
A) These Two Stocks Should Have the Same Price

question 5

Multiple Choice

Stocks A and B have the following data.Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,which of the following statements is CORRECT? $$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { A } & \text { B } \\\text { Required return } & 10 \% & 12 \% \\\text { Market price } & \$ 25 & \$ 40 \\\text { Expected growth } & 7 \% & 9 \%\end{array}$$
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• A) These two stocks should have the same price.
• B) These two stocks must have the same dividend yield.
• C) These two stocks should have the same expected return.
• D) These two stocks must have the same expected capital gains yield.
• E) These two stocks must have the same expected year-end dividend.

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