- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 5. Equity Investments
- Learning Module 4. Overview of Equity Securities
- Subject 5. Risk and Return Characteristics of Equity Securities
CFA Practice Question
You have the following data about a common share:
Sale price: $110
Dividend paid during the holding period: $1
B. 10%
C. 11%
Purchase price: $100
Sale price: $110
Dividend paid during the holding period: $1
The total return is therefore ______.
A. 9%
B. 10%
C. 11%
Correct Answer: C
(110 - 100 + 1)/100 = 11%
User Contributed Comments 4
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| endurance | Good question! |
| johntan1979 | Errr... right |
| jonan203 | can someone explain this one to me =( j/p |
| praj24 | +$10 (difference in price) + $1 (Dividend)/ $100 (Purchase price) = 11% (total return) Simples! |