14th Edition

ISBN: 9780357516720

Author: Brigham

Publisher: CENGAGE L

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Dividend refers to a reward or cash that a company gives to its shareholders out of the profits. Dividends can be issued in various forms such as cash payment, stocks, or in any other form as per the company norms. It is usually a part of the profit that…

Dividend Discount Model

Dividend payments are generally paid to investors or shareholders of a company when the company earns profit for the year, thus representing growth. The dividend discount model is an important method used to forecast the price of a company’s stock. It is…

Capital Gains Yield

It may be referred to as the earnings generated on an investment over a particular period of time. It is generally expressed as a percentage and includes some dividends or interest earned by holding a particular security. Cases, where it is higher normal…

Stock Valuation

In simple words, stock valuation is a tool to calculate the current price, or value, of a company. It is used to not only calculate the value of the company but help an investor decide if they want to buy, sell or hold a company's stocks.

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Chapter 8, Problem 2Q

Two investors are evaluating General Electric’s stock for possible purchase. They agree on the expected value of D₁, and also on the expected future dividend growth rate. Further, they agree on the risk of the stock. However, one investor normally holds stocks for 2 years and the other normally holds stocks for 10 years. On the basis of the type of analysis done in this chapter, they should both be willing to pay the same price for General Electric’s stock. True or false? Explain.

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Chapter 8 Solutions

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Solution Summary: The author explains that a share's value is the PV of its projected future dividends. When shareholders agree on the riskiness of the stock, they will come to similar conclusions.

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