Questions from Personal Finance


Q: Currently, 3M Company pays an annual dividend of $5.

Currently, 3M Company pays an annual dividend of $5.88. If the stock is selling for $160, what is the dividend yield? (LO12.3)

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Q: The Western Capital Growth mutual fund has Total assets: $

The Western Capital Growth mutual fund has Total assets: $836,000,000 Total liabilities: $6,000,000 Total number of shares: 40,000,000 What is the fund’s net asset value (NAV)? (LO13.1)

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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 $15.15. Fifteen months later, he decided to sell his shares when the share value reached $18.10. (LO13.4) a. Wh...

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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 $29 a share. During the three-year period, he received total income dividends of $1.90 per share. He also received total capita...

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Q: Assume that one year ago, you bought 120 shares of a

Assume that one year ago, you bought 120 shares of a mutual fund for $31 a share, you received a $0.82 per-share capital gain distribution during the past 12 months, and the market value of the fund i...

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Q: Using the investment goal guidelines, assess the validity of Jamie Lee

Using the investment goal guidelines, assess the validity of Jamie Lee and Ross’s short- and long-term financial goals and objectives (college education for the kids; retirement; and a second home).

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Q: Over a four-year period, LaKeisha Thompson purchased shares in

Over a four-year period, LaKeisha Thompson purchased shares in the Oakmark Investor Class Fund. Using the information below, answer the questions that follow. You may want to review the concept of dol...

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Q: During one three-month period, Matt Roundtop’s mutual fund grew

During one three-month period, Matt Roundtop’s mutual fund grew by $4,000. If he withdraws 35 percent of the growth, how much will he receive? (LO13.4)

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Q: Jan Throng invested $61,000 in the Invesco Charter mutual

Jan Throng invested $61,000 in the Invesco Charter mutual fund. The fund charges a 5.50 percent commission when shares are purchased. Calculate the amount of commission Jan must pay. (LO13.1)

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Q: As Bart Brownlee approached retirement, he decided the time had come

As Bart Brownlee approached retirement, he decided the time had come to invest some of his nest egg in a conservative fund. He chose the Franklin Utilities Fund. If he invests $25,000 and the fund c...

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