Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
$\begin{array} { l c c }
& X& Y \
\text { Price } & \$ 30 & \$ 30 \
\text { Expected growth (constant) } & 6 \% & 4 \% \
\text { Required return } & 12 \% & 10 \%
\end{array}$
A) stock y has a higher dividend yield than stock x.
B) one year from now, stock x's price is expected to be higher than stock y's price.
C) stock x has the higher expected year-end dividend.
D) stock y has a higher capital gains yield.
E) stock x has a higher dividend yield than stock y.

Question

Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
 $\begin{array} { l c c } 
& X& Y  \
\text { Price } & \$ 30 & \$ 30 \
\text { Expected growth (constant) } & 6 \% & 4 \% \
\text { Required return } & 12 \% & 10 \%
\end{array}$
A) stock y has a higher dividend yield than stock x.
B) one year from now, stock x's price is expected to be higher than stock y's price.
C) stock x has the higher expected year-end dividend.
D) stock y has a higher capital gains yield.
E) stock x has a higher dividend yield than stock y.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is statement b. Both prices are currently the same, but X's price should grow at 6% vs. 4% for Y, so X's price should be higher a year from now.

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