PeopleLife's Share Price Was Below Book Value for About a Year

question 22

Multiple Choice

PeopleLife's share price was below book value for about a year after the recent financial crisis. What circumstances would make this a good time for an investor to buy stock in PeopleLife?

• A) If investors thought the permanent problems of the company would disappear during the recovery.
• B) If investors thought the company's problems were temporary due to the economic downturn.
• C) If investors thought the company's earnings per share could withstand sustained pressure from lowered expense ratios.
• D) If investors thought the company's dividend policy would be amended to show growth.
• E) If investors thought the company's retained earning could continue to grow during the recession.

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