Suppose That on January 1, 2014, You Bought 100 Shares

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that on January 1, 2014, you bought 100 shares of M.Co for $100 per share with the expectation of receiving a perpetual dividend of $10 per share. On January 1, 2015, M.Co announces that it will increase its annual dividend to $20 per share. Upon announcement, the stock price rises to $200.
-What was the expected return on the investment as on January 1,2014?

• A)110 percent.
• B)10 percent.
• C)20 percent.

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