Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Dividend yield measures the rate of return on the market price of a share.
• B) Dividend yield is an important ratio for an investor who is acquiring shares mainly for income.
• C) The dividend payout ratio measures the percentage of profit paid out in dividends to ordinary shareholders.
• D) Dividend per share is the ratio to use when comparing income from shares with income from alternative investments.

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