Bill is looking to purchase one of two potential investments. He is considering a 12-year 10% coupon bond issued by YakBak that is currently selling for $975.61. His other option is to buy stock in Skippylnc. Skippy just issued a $1.50 dividend and expects to grow at 6.5%, Skippy's current stock price is $35.64. If both investments are fairly priced and Bill intends to hold the investment indefinitely, which offers a higher return? O The bond, 5.18% -4.48% The bond, 10.00 % -4.48% The stock, 10.71% -10.00 % The stock, 10.98% 10.36%

Bill is looking to purchase one of two potential investments. He is considering a 12-year 10% coupon bond issued by YakBak that is currently selling for $975.61. His other option is to buy stock in Skippylnc. Skippy just issued a $1.50 dividend and expects to grow at 6.5%, Skippy's current stock price is $35.64. If both investments are fairly priced and Bill intends to hold the investment indefinitely, which offers a higher return? O The bond, 5.18% -4.48% The bond, 10.00 % -4.48% The stock, 10.71% -10.00 % The stock, 10.98% 10.36%

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