A Benchmark Index Has Three Stocks Priced at $23, $43

question 67

Multiple Choice

A benchmark index has three stocks priced at $23, $43, and $56. The number of outstanding shares for each is 350,000 shares, 405,000 shares, and 553,000 shares, respectively. If the market value weighted index was 970 yesterday and the prices changed to $23, $41, and $58 today, what is the new index value?

• A) 960
• B) 970
• C) 975
• D) 985

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Definitions:

Excluding Growth Opportunities

The omission or overlooking of potential future projects or investments that could lead to an increase in company value.

ROE

Return on Equity is a measure of a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Expected Earnings

The forecasted income of a company, often used by investors to gauge future profitability.

Constant-Growth DDM

A dividend discount model that assumes a constant rate of dividend growth indefinitely, used to estimate the value of a stock.