Which of the following is the holding period return?
A)Sum of dividends or interest paid - Gains in principal invested)/Original cost
B)Sum of dividends or interest paid + Gains in principal invested)/Original cost
C)Gains in principal invested - Sum of dividends or interest paid)/Original cost
D)Gains in principal invested + Sum of dividends - interest paid)/Original cost
E)None of the above

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The holding period return is calculated as the sum of dividends or interest paid plus the gains in principal invested, divided by the original cost. This formula is represented by choice B.

Which of the Following Is the Holding Period Return