FIN 407 Chapter 12B
The dividend yield measure is useful for selecting stocks to be included in a portfolio for an investor who needs the income derived from the portfolio.
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The dollar-weighted return is most appropriately used for determining a client's return over time when the client is either investing additional money in the account or removing money from the account.
True
The most prevalent type of position investors take is referred to as a long position.
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The purpose of a market index or average is to provide information to inves¬tors and advisors concerning the overall movement and performance of the securities markets.
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The secondary market is where investors buy and sell securities that have been previously issued in the primary market.
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The term free cash flow to equity describes the available cash after meeting all of the firms operating and financial needs.
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The time-weighted return is used to compare returns from portfolio managers without the influence of cash contributions or withdrawals from the portfolio.
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The uncertainty of returns in foreign investments resulting from changes in the value of a foreign currency relative to the valuation of the investor's domestic currency is referred to as exchange rate risk.
True
Voting can take the form of statutory voting or cumulative voting.
True
Which of the following statements regarding margin accounts for futures and stock accounts is(are) CORRECT? I. Both futures and stock accounts have a required initial margin and maintenance margin. II. If the equity in the account falls below the maintenance margin for futures and stock accounts, the investor must restore the equity to the initial margin. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
A. I only
If a preferred stock is paying a dividend of $4 and the investor' required rate of return is 10%, what is the value of the stock using the no-growth dividend discount model? A. $40 B. $4 C. $10 D. $12.50
A. $40
Due to an extensive investment in research and development, Banana Inc., recently developed a new wireless communication system that should greatly increase the stock's dividend. One analyst believes the current dividend of $1.00 will increase by 20% for each of the next three years and then 6% for the foreseeable future. What is the intrinsic value per share of the company's stock assuming a required rate of return of 10%? A. $76.42 B. $91.58 C. $95.91 D. $78.49
A. $76.42
All of the following statements regarding equity securities are correct EXCEPT A. equity securities provide a preferential claim—before payment of all obligations to fixed-income claims—on the income and assets of a corporation B. there are two forms of equities, preferred stock and common stock C. preferred stock is an equity security with an intermediate claim (between the bondholders and the common stockholders) on a firm's assets and earnings D. common stock is an equity security representing an ownership interest in a corporation
A. equity securities provide a preferential claim—before payment of all obligations to fixed-income claims—on the income and assets of a corporation
All of the following statements regarding systematic and unsystematic risk are correct EXCEPT A. the risk applicable to common stocks can be divided into two types—a general component known as unsystematic risk and a specific (issuer) component known as systematic risk B. systematic risk represents that portion in the variability of a stock's total return that is directly associated with overall movements in the general economy or stock market C. unsystematic risk represents that portion in the variability of a stock's total return that is not related to the variability in general economic (market) activity; rather, it is specific to a company, industry, or country D. investors should focus on unsystematic risk because it is the part of portfolio risk that can be eliminated through diversification
A. the risk applicable to common stocks can be divided into two types—a general component known as unsystematic risk and a specific (issuer) component known as systematic risk
Which of the following statements regarding preferred stock is NOT correct? A. Like an equity security, preferred stock has an infinite life and pays dividends; like a fixed-income security, the dividend is fixed in amount and known in advance. B. Preferred stock resembles bonds in that dividend income continues for a predetermined period unless the stock issue is called. C. Preferred stockholders are paid after bondholders but before common stockholders in terms of priority of payment of income and in case of liquidation. D. Preferred stock dividends are not legally binding but must be voted on each period by the corporation's board of directors.
B. Preferred stock resembles bonds in that dividend income continues for a predetermined period unless the stock issue is called.
All of the following statements regarding common stock valuation are correct EXCEPT I. fundamental analysis seeks to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock, which is a function of its expected return and risk II. as for expected returns, because dividends are the only cash flows directly paid by a corporation, they are the logical choice for a present value model A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements describing the characteristics of common stocks is(are) CORRECT? I. A stock dividend occurs when a dividend payment is made by the corporation in shares of stock rather than in cash. II. The P/E ratio is the ratio of stock price to earnings, using historical, current, or estimated data. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements describing the characteristics of common stocks is(are) CORRECT? I. The aggregate market value for a corporation, calculated by multiplying the market price per share of the stock by the number of shares outstanding, represents the total value of the firm as determined in the marketplace. II. The common stockholder has no specific promises to receive cash from the corporation because the stock never matures and dividends do not have to be paid. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements describing the characteristics of common stocks is(are) CORRECT? I. The dividend yield is the income component of a stock's return stated on a percentage basis. II. The dividend payout ratio is the ratio of dividends to earnings. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements regarding equity securities is(are) CORRECT? I. Preferred stock is an equity security with an intermediate claim (between the bondholders and the common stockholders) on a firm's assets and earnings. II. Common stock is an equity security representing an ownership interest in a corporation. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements regarding systematic and unsystematic risk is(are) CORRECT? I. Systematic risk represents the portion in the variability of a stock's total return that is directly associated with overall movements in the general economy or stock market. II. Unsystematic risk represents the portion in the variability of a stock's total return that is not related to the variability in general economic (market) activity. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements regarding systematic and unsystematic risk is(are) CORRECT? I. Total risk can be divided into systematic risk and unsystematic risk. II. Unsystematic risk, also called diversifiable risk, can be eliminated by diversification. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements regarding the P/E ratio approach to common stock valuation is(are) CORRECT? I. P/E ratios are inversely related to interest rates because interest rates are directly related to required rates of return. II. The P/E ratio is determined by dividing the current market price of the security by the earnings per share (EPS) for the company. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
Which of the following statements regarding the total risk of an asset is(are) CORRECT? I. Systematic (market) risk is the risk attributable to broad economic factors affecting all securities, such as interest rate, market, and inflation risks. II. Unsystematic (nonmarket) risk is the risk attributable to factors unique to a security, such as business, financial, and liquidity risks. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
All of the following statements regarding international investing are correct EXCEPT A. many U.S. companies now derive a large percentage of their revenues from abroad B. U.S. investors should be aware of capital flows from abroad into domestic financial markets C. emerging markets are markets of less developed countries, characterized by high risk and consistently high returns D. the rates of return available in foreign securities have often been larger than those available from U.S. markets
C. emerging markets are markets of less developed countries, characterized by high risk and consistently high returns
Which of the following statements regarding security valuation and analysis is(are) CORRECT? A. For successful security analysis, an analyst should understand the characteristics of various securities and the factors that affect them. B. For successful security analysis, a valuation model is applied to securities to estimate their price, or value. C. Value is a function of the expected future returns on a security and the associated risk. D. All of these.
D. All of these.
Which of the following statements regarding financial markets is(are) CORRECT? I. Secondary markets involve investment bankers who specialize in selling new securities. II. Primary markets, where securities are traded, consist of equity markets, bond markets, and derivative markets. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
D. Neither I nor II
Which of the following statements regarding the evaluation of a portfolio's risk and return is(are) CORRECT? I. The dollar-weighted rate of return measures the rate of return earned by the portfolio manager. II. The time-weighted rate of return equates all cash flows, including the ending market value, with the beginning market value of the portfolio. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
D. Neither I nor II
All of the following statements regarding common stocks are correct EXCEPT A. as the residual claimants of the corporation, stockholders are entitled to income remaining after the fixed-income claimants (including preferred stockholders) have been paid B. as the residual claimants of the corporation, common stockholders are entitled to the remaining assets after all other claims (including preferred stock) are satisfied in case of liquidation C. common stockholders are entitled to elect the directors and vote on major issues D. common stockholders have unlimited liability, meaning that there is no set limit to which stockholders can be held liable in the event of a judgment against the corporation
D. common stockholders have unlimited liability, meaning that there is no set limit to which stockholders can be held liable in the event of a judgment against the corporation
All of the following statements regarding financial markets are correct EXCEPT A. primary markets are where new issues are sold, and secondary markets are where existing securities are traded B. primary markets involve investment bankers who specialize in selling new securities C. underwriting is the process by which investment bankers purchase an issue of securities from a firm and resell the securities to the public D. in public placements, new issues are sold directly to financial institutions
D. in public placements, new issues are sold directly to financial institutions
In addition to the returns from dividend income and capital appreciation, owners of common stock have voting rights.
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All of the following statements regarding stock market indicators are correct EXCEPT A. the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a price-weighted average of 30 leading industrial stocks, used as a measure of stock market activity B. the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) is a market capitalization-weighted index covering 500 stocks C. the Russell 2000® Index is a well-known index that is used to benchmark small capitalization companies D. the MSCI EAFE Index (Electronics, Aeronautics, Financial & Equities Index) is a value-weighted index of the equity performance of major technology markets
D. the MSCI EAFE Index (Electronics, Aeronautics, Financial & Equities Index) is a value-weighted index of the equity performance of major technology markets
American depositary receipts (ADRs) are one of the most difficult means of acquiring foreign securities.
False
Bob buys a stock on margin for $70 with an initial margin of 60% and a maintenance margin of 40%. Bob would have to put up $6.67 to restore his maintenance margin if the stock dropped to $40.
False
Common stock dividends typically remain steady over time.
False
Cyclical stocks tend to do poorly in expanding economies and tend to prosper during down business cycles.
False
Growth stocks are stocks issued by companies that have sales, earnings, and market shares growing at rates approximately equal to the general economy.
False
If a corporation is required to pay unpaid preferred dividends from prior years before paying a current dividend to the common stockholders, the preferred stock is referred to as restricted
False
If a preferred stock is paying a dividend of $5 and the investor's required rate of return equals 11%, the value of the preferred stock should equal $55.
False
One negative aspect of short selling is the potential for the short seller to have to make a dividend payment.
False
Stocks that are affected by general fluctuations in the economy are considered to be defensive stocks.
False
Stocks trading at prices that are high given their historical earnings and current asset value are referred to as value stocks.
False
Technical analysis is consistent with the efficient market hypothesis, which, at all levels, states that the current price already reflects all historical price data.
False
The Wilshire 5000 Index was created as a measure of the international securities markets.
False
The fourth market is comprised of traders who trade with the help of brokers
False
The most popular type of order is the limit order.
False
Time-weighted returns and dollar-weighted returns are both methods of determining an internal rate of return and have very similar purposes.
False
In the process of underwriting an IPO, the investment banker may assume some of the risk associated with selling the securities to the public.
True
Interest rate risk is one of the major risks affecting fixed-income securities and bond portfolios
True
Margin accounts allow the investor to borrow funds from the broker to purchase additional securities without adding additional cash to the account.
True
Market orders must be filled before the other types of orders are considered.
True
Price appreciation is appealing to investors because it remains untaxed until the appreciation is recognized.
True
Shareholders of common stock have certain rights and benefits, including the right to receive dividends, the right to vote on corporate issues, the right to limited liability, and the right to ultimate distribution of assets in the event of liquidation.
True
Stocks trading at prices that are low given their historical earnings and current asset value are referred to as value stocks.
True
A common stock is paying a dividend that is currently $4 and is growing at a constant rate of 5% per year. If the investor's required rate of return equals 10%, the value of the common stock should equal $84.
True
A company has two choices with regard to the additional earnings or cash flow: the additional cash can be reinvested into the business in the form of new or existing projects, or can be paid as dividends to the shareholders of the corporation.
True
A good benchmark should include the characteristics of unambiguous, investable, measurable, and reflective of current investment opinions.
True
A short position allows the investor to benefit from a decline in the value of a security.
True
Business risk is the riskiness of the specific business, which includes the speculative nature of the business, the management of the business, and the philosophy of the business.
True
Cumulative voting may be advantageous for minority shareholders by giving them a greater opportunity to offset the votes of large shareholders.
True
Fundamental analysis is the process of determining the true value of a security, which is referred to as the intrinsic value.
True
Growth stocks are stocks issued by companies that have sales, earnings, and market share growing at higher rates than those of average companies or the general economy.
True
If a corporation is required to pay unpaid preferred dividends from prior years before paying a dividend to the common stockholders, the preferred stock is referred to as cumulative.
True