The Preferred Stock of ACE Pays a Constant $1

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Essay

The preferred stock of ACE pays a constant $1.00 per share dividend. The common stock of ACME just paid a $1.00 dividend per share,but its dividend is expected to grow at 4 percent per year forever. ABLE common stock also just paid a dividend of $1.00 per share,but its dividend is expected to grow at 10 percent per year for five years and then grow at 4 percent per year forever. All three stocks have a 12 percent required return. How much should you be willing to pay for a share of each stock? Which stock will give you the best return? Explain.

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