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If your stockholders are primarily very wealthy, which of the following dividend policies would be best for your firm:
a) a fluctuating dividend policy with low payout ratio
b) a fluctuating dividend policy with steady payout ratio
c) a steady dividend policy with a low payout ratio
d) a steady dividend policy with a high payout ratio
The answer is
a) a fluctuating dividend policy with low payout ratio
Since the stockholders are wealthy, they are not reliant on dividend income
Hence, the firm can retain more funds and invest in profitable projects.
Hence, a fluctuating poilcy with low payout suits best