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Ryan buys a stock in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) for $50. After one year, the stock price is $68 and he receives a dividend of $3.50. What is his return for the period?
| Return for the period = (End price - Beginning price + Dividend) / Beginning price | 
| Return for the period = (68 - 50 + 3.50) / 50 | 
| Return for the period = 43% | 
| Answer : 43% is his return for the period |