In Which of the Following Circumstances Would It Be Most

question 56

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would it be most appropriate to use the holding period return?

• A) to compare the capital gains on a house held for 8 years and a mutual fund held for 6 years
• B) to compare the calendar year performance of stocks purchased in March to stocks purchased in September
• C) to compare the dividend yield of stocks to the interest rate on bonds
• D) to compare the performance of several stocks, each of which was held throughout an entire year

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