Use the Table for the Question(s) Below

question 88

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following average annual returns:

-What is the excess return for Corporate Bonds?

• A) 2.7%
• B) 1.3%
• C) -5.7%
• D) 0%

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders, often reinvested in the business.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric calculated by dividing a company's net income by the number of its outstanding shares.

Dividend Per Share

The amount of dividend that is paid out for each share of stock held by shareholders.

Market Price

The current value at which an asset, commodity, or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.