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The New-York-based mutual fund Apex has invested in the Paris-traded Etablissements Michelin at the cost of € 74 per share. One year later Apex liquidates its investment selling Michelin stock at €81, having earned a dividend of € 2.40 per share. Over the investment period the euro declined by 2.7%. What was Apex total return from investing in Michelin stock
Buying Price = € 74 per share
Selling Price= €81 Per Share
Dividend = € 2.40 per share
Total Return = (Selling Price +Dividend - Buying Price)
Total Return = (81 +2.40 - 74)
Total Return = € 9.40
If the euro is declined in relation to dollar, so the investment return will appreciate for the investors because investor originally belongs to the USA and had investment in Paris. So the investment will appreciate by 2.7% for investor.
Total Return = 9.40 x 102.7 / 100
Total Actual Return = € 9.65.
Total Actual Return = € 9.65.