Stocks X and Y Have the Following Data

question 43

Multiple Choice

Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Stock Y pays a higher dividend per share than Stock X.
• B) Stock X pays a higher dividend per share than Stock Y.
• C) One year from now, Stock X should have the higher price.
• D) Stock Y has a lower expected growth rate than Stock X.
• E) Stock Y has the higher expected capital gains yield.

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