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Stock A and Stock B prices and dividends, along with the Market
Index, are shown below. Stock prices are reported for December 31
of each year, and dividends reflect those paid during the year. The
market data are adjusted to include dividends.
Stock A: | Stock B: | Market Index | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stock Price | Dividend | Stock Price | Dividend | ||
2016 | $25.88 | $1.73 | $73.13 | $4.50 | $17.09 |
2015 | $22.93 | $1.59 | $78.45 | $4.35 | $13.27 |
2014 | $24.75 | $1.50 | $73.13 | $4.13 | $13.01 |
2013 | $16.13 | $1.43 | $85.88 | $3.75 | $9.96 |
2012 | $17.16 | $1.35 | $90.00 | $3.38 | $8.40 |
2011 | $11.44 | $1.28 | $86.33 | $3.00 | $7.05 |
Most you should pay for stock = present value next 3 years dividends + present value of price at end of 3 years
Present value = future value / (1 + required return)number of years
Most you should pay for stock = $22.50