The Total Return on a Share of Stock Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

The total return on a share of stock is

• A) the total of dividends plus the change in the stock price over a year.
• B) the original price of the stock, divided by the change in the stock price.
• C) the change in the stock price, plus the dividend, divided by the original price.
• D) the total of dividends over a year, divided by the change in the stock price.

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Definitions:

Voting Shares

Shares in a company that give the shareholders the right to vote on company matters, such as electing the board of directors.

Non-controlling Shareholders

Shareholders who own shares in a company but do not have sufficient voting power to influence the company's policies or decisions.

Ownership Interest

The proportion of shares or stake an individual or entity holds in a company, granting them rights and influence over the company.

Group Equity

The collective interest of all shareholders in the total equity of a conglomerate or group of companies under common control.