Question

Curtis purchased stock with an initial share price of $140, and sold it when the share price was $119. While he owned the stock, he earned $10 in dividends.

What was his total percentage return on the investment?


-17.65%

-15.00%

-9.24%

-7.86%

Answer 1

Curtis

The total percentage return on the investment is:

= -7.86%.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Initial share price at which the stock was purchased = $140

The selling share price = $119

Dividends earned during the stock ownership (holding period) = $10

Total returns, including proceeds from the sales = $129 ($119 + $10)

Total returns from holding the stock until sold

= Total returns + sales proceeds minus Initial purchase cost

= -$11 ($129 - $140)

Total percentage return on the investment = $11/$140 * 100

= 7.857

= 7.86%