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If markets are in equilibrium, which of the following conditions will exist?


A) Each stock's expected return should equal its realized return as seen by the marginal investor.
B) Each stock's expected return should equal its required return as seen by the marginal investor.
C) All stocks should have the same expected return as seen by the marginal investor.
D) The expected and required returns on stocks and bonds should be equal.
E) All stocks should have the same realized return during the coming year.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) Stock X has a higher dividend yield than Stock Y.
B) Stock Y has a higher dividend yield than Stock X.
C) One year from now, Stock X's price is expected to be higher than Stock Y's price.
D) Stock X has the higher expected year-end dividend.
E) Stock Y has a higher capital gains yield.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) The constant growth model is often appropriate for evaluating start-up companies that do not have a stable history of growth but are expected to reach stable growth within the next few years.
B) If a stock has a required rate of return rs = 12% and its dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5%, this implies that the stock's dividend yield is also 5%.
C) The stock valuation model, P0 = D1/(rs - g) , can be used to value firms whose dividends are expected to decline at a constant rate, i.e., to grow at a negative rate.
D) The price of a stock is the present value of all expected future dividends, discounted at the dividend growth rate.
E) The constant growth model cannot be used for a zero growth stock, where the dividend is expected to remain constant over time.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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Carter's preferred stock pays a dividend of $1.00 per quarter. If the price of the stock is $45.00, what is its nominal (not effective) annual rate of return?


A) 8.03%
B) 8.24%
C) 8.45%
D) 8.67%
E) 8.89%

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The preemptive right is important to shareholders because it


A) allows managers to buy additional shares below the current market price.
B) will result in higher dividends per share.
C) is included in every corporate charter.
D) protects the current shareholders against a dilution of their ownership interests.
E) protects bondholders, and thus enables the firm to issue debt with a relatively low interest rate.

F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

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The Isberg Company just paid a dividend of $0.75 per share, and that dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5.50% per year in the future. The company's beta is 1.15, the market risk premium is 5.00%, and the risk-free rate is 4.00%. What is the company's current stock price, P0?


A) $18.62
B) $19.08
C) $19.56
D) $20.05
E) $20.55

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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Two constant growth stocks are in equilibrium, have the same price, and have the same required rate of return. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) The two stocks must have the same dividend per share.
B) If one stock has a higher dividend yield, it must also have a lower dividend growth rate.
C) If one stock has a higher dividend yield, it must also have a higher dividend growth rate.
D) The two stocks must have the same dividend growth rate.
E) The two stocks must have the same dividend yield.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Nachman Industries just paid a dividend of D0 = $1.32. Analysts expect the company's dividend to grow by 30% this year, by 10% in Year 2, and at a constant rate of 5% in Year 3 and thereafter. The required return on this low-risk stock is 9.00%. What is the best estimate of the stock's current market value?


A) $41.59
B) $42.65
C) $43.75
D) $44.87
E) $45.99

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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The expected return on Natter Corporation's stock is 14%. The stock's dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 8%, and it currently sells for $50 a share. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) The stock's dividend yield is 7%.
B) The stock's dividend yield is 8%.
C) The current dividend per share is $4.00.
D) The stock price is expected to be $54 a share one year from now.
E) The stock price is expected to be $57 a share one year from now.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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When a new issue of stock is brought to market, it is the marginal investor who determines the price at which the stock will trade.

A) True
B) False

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Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT? A B Required return 10% 12% Market price $25 $40 Expected growth 7% 9%


A) These two stocks should have the same price.
B) These two stocks must have the same dividend yield.
C) These two stocks should have the same expected return.
D) These two stocks must have the same expected capital gains yield.
E) These two stocks must have the same expected year-end dividend.

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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The preemptive right gives current stockholders the right to purchase, on a pro rata basis, any new shares issued by the firm. This right helps protect current stockholders against both dilution of control and dilution of value.

A) True
B) False

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Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) Stock A's expected dividend at t = 1 is only half that of Stock B.
B) Stock A has a higher dividend yield than Stock B.
C) Currently the two stocks have the same price, but over time Stock B's price will pass that of A.
D) Since Stock A's growth rate is twice that of Stock B, Stock A's future dividends will always be twice as high as Stock B's.
E) The two stocks should not sell at the same price. If their prices are equal, then a disequilibrium must exist.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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A stock is expected to pay a dividend of $0.75 at the end of the year. The required rate of return is rs = 10.5%, and the expected constant growth rate is g = 6.4%. What is the stock's current price?


A) $17.39
B) $17.84
C) $18.29
D) $18.75
E) $19.22

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Projected free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's weighted average cost of capital to find the value of its operations.

A) True
B) False

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If a stock's market price exceeds its intrinsic value as seen by the marginal investor, then the investor will sell the stock until its price has fallen down to the level of the investor's estimate of the intrinsic value.

A) True
B) False

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The Ramirez Company's last dividend was $1.75. Its dividend growth rate is expected to be constant at 25% for 2 years, after which dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 6% forever. Its required return (rs) is 12%. What is the best estimate of the current stock price?


A) $41.58
B) $42.64
C) $43.71
D) $44.80
E) $45.92

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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Sorenson Corp.'s expected year-end dividend is D1 = $1.60, its required return is rs = 11.00%, its dividend yield is 6.00%, and its growth rate is expected to be constant in the future. What is Sorenson's expected stock price in 7 years, i.e., what is?


A) $37.52
B) $39.40
C) $41.37
D) $43.44
E) $45.61

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Ackert Company's last dividend was $1.55. The dividend growth rate is expected to be constant at 1.5% for 2 years, after which dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% forever. The firm's required return (rs) is 12.0%. What is the best estimate of the current stock price?


A) $37.05
B) $38.16
C) $39.30
D) $40.48
E) $41.70

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Two conditions are used to determine whether or not a stock is in equilibrium: (1) Does the stock's market price equal its intrinsic value as seen by the marginal investor, and (2) does the expected return on the stock as seen by the marginal investor equal this investor's required return? If either of these conditions, but not necessarily both, holds, then the stock is said to be in equilibrium.

A) True
B) False

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