An investor purchased shares in Tesla at $240 per share in January. The stock price fell to $140 per share by December of the same year. What is the investor's return on investment? Options: A. -41.67% B. -71.43% C. -58.33% D. -100%

An investor purchased shares in Tesla at $240 per share in January. The stock price fell to $140 per share by December of the same year. What is the investor's return on investment? Options: A. -41.67% B. -71.43% C. -58.33% D. -100%

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ISBN:9780357033609

Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter12: Investing In Stocks And Bonds

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2FPE: An investor is thinking about buying some shares of Health Diagnostics, Inc., at $75 a share. She...

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