The Common Stock of Pierson Enterprises Has Historically Had a High

question 36

Multiple Choice

The common stock of Pierson Enterprises has historically had a high dividend yield and is expected to continue to do so.As a result,the majority of its shareholders are individuals and entities that are seeking a regular source of cash income.Most of these shareholders pay either no taxes or a relatively low amount of taxes.The fact that most of these shareholders have similar characteristics is referred to by which one of the following terms?

• A)information content effect
• B)clientele effect
• C)efficient markets hypothesis
• D)distribution effect
• E)market reaction effect

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity is the portion of a company's assets that belongs to shareholders after all liabilities have been subtracted, also known as shareholders' equity.

Net Operating Income

Earnings from a company’s primary business activities, discounting the effects of financing and tax considerations.

Residual Income

The net operating income that an investment center earns above the minimum required return on its operating assets.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of the assets used in the day-to-day operations of a business, calculated over a certain period of time.