The Expected Return on a Stock That Is Computed Using

question 90

Multiple Choice

The expected return on a stock that is computed using economic probabilities is:

• A)guaranteed to equal the actual average return on the stock for the next five years.
• B)guaranteed to be the minimal rate of return on the stock over the next two years.
• C)guaranteed to equal the actual return for the immediate twelve month period.
• D)a mathematical expectation and not an actual anticipated outcome.
• E)the actual return you will receive.

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Definitions:

Agency Relationships

Refers to the connection between principals (such as shareholders) and agents (such as company executives), where agents are expected to act in the best interests of principals.

Owner/Managers

Individuals who both own and actively manage a company, blending ownership and operational responsibilities.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and possibly rights to dividends and voting in company matters.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying weights or importance of different elements in a data set.