Question 1

Which one of the following statements concerning dealers and brokers is correct?

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A)  A dealer in market securities arranges sales between buyers and sellers for a fee.
B)  A dealer in market securities pays the asked price when purchasing securities.
C)  A broker in market securities earns income in the form of a bid-ask spread.
D)  A broker does not take ownership of the securities being traded.
E)  A broker deals solely in the primary market.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A form of equity which receives no preferential treatment in either the payment of dividends or in bankruptcy distributions is called _____ stock.

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A)  preferred
B)  common
C)  deferred
D)  dual class
E)  cumulativeF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The owner of preferred stock:

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A)  has the right to declare the company bankrupt whenever there are insufficient funds to pay dividends to the common shareholders.
B)  has the right to veto the outcome of an election held by the common shareholders.
C)  is entitled to a distribution of income prior to the common shareholders.
D)  has the right to collect payment on any unpaid dividends as long as the stock is non-cumulative preferred.
E)  receives tax-free dividends if he is an individual and owns more than 20% of the outstanding preferred shares.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Lee Hong Imports paid a $1.00 per share annual dividend last week.Dividends are expected to increase by 5% annually.What is one share of this stock worth to you today if the appropriate discount rate is 14%?

Accepted Answer

A)  $7.14
B)  $7.50
C)  $11.11
D)  $11.67
E)  $12.25F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following amounts is closest to what should be paid for Overland common stock? Overland has just paid a dividend of $2.25.These dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 5% in the foreseeable future.The risk of this company suggests that future cash flows should be discounted at a rate of 11%.

Accepted Answer

A)  $20.45
B)  $21.48
C)  $37.50
D)  $39.38
E)  $47.70F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The stock valuation model that determines the current stock price by dividing the next annual dividend amount by the excess of the discount rate less the dividend growth rate is called the _____ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero growth
B)  dividend growth
C)  capital pricing
D)  earnings capitalization
E)  differential growthF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Explain whether it is easier to find the required return on a publicly traded stock or a publicly traded bond,and explain why.

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Bonds,unlike stocks,have a final maturit...

Question 8

ABC Co.is owned by a group of shareholders who all vote independently and who all want personal control over the firm.If straight voting is utilized,a shareholder:

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A)  must either own enough shares to totally control the elections or else he/she has no control whatsoever.
B)  will be able to elect at least one director as long as there are at least three open positions and the shareholder owns at least 25% plus one of the outstanding shares.
C)  must own at least two-thirds of the shares, plus one, to exercise control over the elections.
D)  is only permitted to elect one director, regardless of the number of shares owned.
E)  who owns more shares than anyone else, regardless of the percentage of outstanding shares owned, will control the elections.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

The underlying assumption of the dividend growth model is that a stock is worth:

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A)  the present value of the future income that the stock generates.
B)  the same amount to every investor regardless of his desired rate of return.
C)  an amount computed as the next annual dividend divided by the market rate of return.
D)  an amount computed as the next annual dividend divided by the required rate of return.
E)  the same amount as any other stock that pays the same current dividend and has the same required rate of return.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

A firm has two classes of common stock outstanding:
 Class A,which carries voting rights of 10 votes per share but receives no dividends (ever),and Class B,which carries voting rights of 1 vote per share and pays dividends whenever they are declared by the board.Which would you be willing to pay more for and why?

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Question 11

The electronic system used by the New York Stock Exchange which enables orders to be transmitted directly to a specialist is called the ______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Instinet
B)  Internet
C)  NASDAQ
D)  SuperDOT
E)  brokerageF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Martin's Yachts has paid annual dividends of $1.40,$1.75,and $2.10 a share over the past three years,respectively.The company now predicts that it will maintain a constant dividend since its business has leveled off and sales are expected to remain relatively constant.Given the lack of future growth,you will only buy this stock if you can earn at least a 12% rate of return.What is the maximum amount you are willing to pay to buy one share of this stock today?

Accepted Answer

A)  $10.00
B)  $13.33
C)  $16.67
D)  $17.50
E)  $20.00F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The voting procedure whereby shareholders may cast all of their votes for one member of the board is called _____ voting.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic
B)  cumulative
C)  straight
D)  deferred
E)  proxyF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A member of the New York Stock Exchange who executes orders for commission brokers on a fee basis is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  floor trader.
B)  dealer.
C)  specialist.
D)  floor broker.
E)  floor agent.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Butterup's 'N More wants to offer some preferred stock that pays an annual dividend of $2.00 a share forever.The company has determined that stocks with similar characteristics provide a 10% rate of return.What price should Butterup's expect to receive per share for this stock offering?

Accepted Answer

A)  $18.35
B)  $20.00
C)  $21.80
D)  $22.22
E)  $24.22F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The Lighthouse Co.is in a downsizing mode.The company paid a $2.50 annual dividend last year.The company has announced plans to lower the dividend by $.50 a year.Once the dividend amount becomes zero,the company will cease all dividends permanently.You place a required rate of return of 16% on this particular stock given the company's situation.What is one share of this stock worth to you today?

Accepted Answer

A)  $3.76
B)  $4.08
C)  $4.87
D)  $5.13
E)  $5.39F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Bet'R Bilt Bikes just announced that their annual dividend for this coming year will be $1.42 a share and that all future dividends are expected to increase by 2.5% annually.What is the market rate of return if this stock is currently selling for $14.20 a share?

Accepted Answer

A)  9.5%
B)  10.0%
C)  12.5%
D)  13.5%
E)  15.0%F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

You want to earn a 12% rate of return.Panco,Inc.preferred stock pays a $4.50 annual dividend.What is the maximum price you are willing to pay for one share of this stock?

Accepted Answer

A)  $32.50
B)  $37.50
C)  $39.00
D)  $40.50
E)  $45.00F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Latcher's Inc.is a relatively new firm that is still in a period of rapid development.The company plans on retaining all of its earnings for the next six years.Seven years from now,the company projects paying an annual dividend of $.25 a share and then increasing that amount by 3% annually thereafter.To value this stock as of today,you would most likely determine the value of the stock _____ years from today before determining today's value.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  5
C)  6
D)  7
E)  8F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The rate at which a stock's price is expected to appreciate (or depreciate) is called the _____ yield.

Accepted Answer

A)  current
B)  total
C)  dividend
D)  capital gains
E)  earningsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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