Questions from Personal Finance


Q: Wanda Sotheby purchased 120 shares of Home Depot stock at $82

Wanda Sotheby purchased 120 shares of Home Depot stock at $82 a share. One year later, she sold the stock for $74 a share. She paid her broker a $34 commission when she purchased the stock and a $39...

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Q: 1. It has been suggested by Jamie Lee and Ross’ professional

1. It has been suggested by Jamie Lee and Ross’ professional investment counselor to perform a financial check-up as the first step in investing in mutual funds, even though they are investing $50,000...

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Q: Ruby is 25 and has a good job at a biotechnology company

Ruby is 25 and has a good job at a biotechnology company. She currently has $10,000 in an IRA, an important part of her retirement nest egg. She believes her IRA will grow at an annual rate of 8 perc...

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Q: Michelle Townsend owns stock in National Computers. Based on information in

Michelle Townsend owns stock in National Computers. Based on information in its annual report, National Computers has reported after-tax earnings of $9,700,000 and has issued 7,000,000 shares of comm...

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Q: Analysts that follow JP Morgan Chase, one of the nation’s largest

Analysts that follow JP Morgan Chase, one of the nation’s largest providers of financial services, estimate that the corporation’s earnings per share will increase from $5.56 in the current year to $6...

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Q: The Yamaha Aggressive Growth fund has a 1.83 percent expense

The Yamaha Aggressive Growth fund has a 1.83 percent expense ratio. a. If you invest $55,000 in this fund, what is the dollar amount of fees that you would pay this year? b. Based on the information...

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Q: Jason Mathews purchased 300 shares of the Hodge & Mattox Energy fund

Jason Mathews purchased 300 shares of the Hodge & Mattox Energy fund. Each share cost $14.15. Fifteen months later, he decided to sell his shares when the share value reached $17.10. a. What is th...

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Q: Three years ago, James Matheson bought 200 shares of a mutual

Three years ago, James Matheson bought 200 shares of a mutual fund for $23 a share. During the three-year period, he received total income dividends of $0.92 per share. He also received total capita...

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Q: For four years, Marty Campbell invested $4,000 each

For four years, Marty Campbell invested $4,000 each year in Harley Davidson. The stock was selling for $36 in 2011, $45 in 2012, $52 in 2013, and $70 in 2014. a. What is Marty’s total investment in Ha...

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Q: Bob Orleans invested $3,000 and borrowed $3,

Bob Orleans invested $3,000 and borrowed $3,000 to purchase shares in Verizon Communications. At the time of his investment, Verizon was selling for $45 a share. a. If Bob paid a $30 commission, how...

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