1. Suppose that Wal-Mart (WMT) to has a Beta of 1.1 and a volatility of 30% and that Exxon Mobil (XOM) has a Beta of 0.9 and a volatility of 50%. Which stock has more systematic risk? Which stock has more total risk? A. WMT, WMT B. XOM, XOM C. XOM, WMT D. WMT, XOM
2. Suppose you bought 100 shares of Guernsey Manufacturing Co. at $30.00 per share. It paid a dividend of $0.33 and then you sold your shares at $36.00 per share. What was the dividend yield on the investment? A. 1.51% B. 6.15% C. 1.10% D. 21.10%
3. A stock is bought for $29.00 and sold for $27.00 one year later, immediately after it has paid a dividend of $0.50. What is the capital gain rate for this transaction? A. -6.90% B. -5.55% C. -5.17% D. -7.41%
4. What is the coupon payment of a 15-year $1,000 bond with a 6.5% coupon rate with quarterly payments? A. $22.50 B. $16.25 C. $10.75 D. $45.00.