Question 1

What should be the current price of a share of stock if a $5 dividend was just paid, the stock has a required return of 20 percent, and a constant dividend growth rate of 6 percent?

Accepted Answer

A)  $19.23
B)  $25.00
C)  $35.71
D)  $37.86

Question 2

A stock offers an expected dividend of $3.50, has a required return of 14 percent, and has historically exhibited a growth rate of 6 percent.Its current price is $35.00 and shows no tendency to change.How can you explain this price based on the constant growth dividend discount model?

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Question 3

Technical analysts are most likely to be successful in a market that is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  semi-strong-form efficient.
B)  not to be strong-form efficient.
C)  not to be weak-form efficient.
D)  to follow a random walk.

Question 4

Technical analysts would be more likely than other investors to index their portfolios.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To justify a high P/E ratio, the market must believe one of the following about a firm:

Accepted Answer

A)  it has low growth opportunities.
B)  it will have constant dividends forever.
C)  it has high growth opportunities.
D)  it will use low depreciation to increase earnings.

Question 6

What is the value of the expected dividend per share for a stock that has a required return of 16 percent, a price of $45, and a constant growth rate of 12 percent?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1.80
B)  $3.60
C)  $4.50
D)  $7.20

Question 7

An excess of market value over the book value of equity can be attributed to going concern value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is inconsistent with a firm that sells for very near book value?

Accepted Answer

A)  low current earning power
B)  no intangible assets
C)  high future earning power
D)  low, unstable dividend payment

Question 9

What is the most likely value of the PRESENT VALUE OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES for a stock with current price of $50, expected earnings of $6 per share, and a required return of 20 percent?

Accepted Answer

A)  $10
B)  $20
C)  $25
D)  $30

Question 10

Reinvesting earnings into a firm will not increase the stock price unless:

Accepted Answer

A)  the new paradigm of stock pricing is maintained.
B)  true depreciation is less than reported depreciation.
C)  the firm's dividends are growing also.
D)  the ROE of new investments exceeds the firm's required return.

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To justify a high P/E ratio, the market must believe one of the following about a firm:

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Reinvesting earnings into a firm will not increase the stock price unless:

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An excess of market value over the book value of equity can be attributed to going concern value.

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