If the Expected Rate of Return on a Stock Exceeds

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the expected rate of return on a stock exceeds the required rate,

• A) The stock is experiencing supernormal growth.
• B) The stock should be sold.
• C) The company is probably not trying to maximize price per share.
• D) The stock is a good buy.
• E) Dividends are not being declared.

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Definitions:

Pre-Tax Income

Earnings before taxes (EBT), calculated as a company's total revenues minus expenses, excluding income taxes, during a reporting period.

Realized Gain

The profit earned from selling an asset for more than its purchase price, indicating a successful investment.

Trading Securities

Financial assets that are bought and held primarily for selling in the near term to generate income on short-term price differences.

Selling Price

the amount of money for which a good or service is sold to a customer, not necessarily reflecting the cost of production or provision.