The Price of a Stock Is $38 at the Beginning

question 56

Multiple Choice

The price of a stock is $38 at the beginning of the year and $41 at the end of the year. If the stock paid a $2.50 dividend, what is the holding-period return for the year?

• A) 6.58%
• B) 8.86%
• C) 14.47%
• D) 18.66%

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