Today, you sold 200 shares of SLG plc.Your total return on these shares is 12.5%.You purchased the shares one year ago at a price of £28.50 a share.You have received a total of £280 in dividends
Over the course of the year.What is your capital gains yield on this investment?
A)4.80%
B)5.00%
C)6.67%
D)7.59%
E)11.67%

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Capital gains yield = (Capital gain / Purchase price) x 100= ((Sale price - Purchase price) / Purchase price) x 100= ((£28.50 x 200 x 1.125) - (£28.50 x 200)) / (£28.50 x 200) x 100= 7.59%

Today, You Sold 200 Shares of SLG Plc