Stocks X and Y Have the Following Data

question 45

Multiple Choice

Stocks X and Y have the following data.Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Stock Y has a higher dividend yield than Stock X.
• B) One year from now, Stock X's price is expected to be higher than Stock Y's price.
• C) Stock X has the higher expected year-end dividend.
• D) Stock Y has a higher capital gains yield.
• E) Stock X has a higher dividend yield than Stock Y.

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