On January 18, an investor bought 500 shares in a company at a price of $45 per share. The following occurred:
On March 14, the company paid a dividend of $0.45 per share
On June 18 the company paid a dividend of $0.46 per share
On June 30 the company had a 3 for 1 stock split
On Sept. 12 the company paid a dividend of $0.16 per share
On Sept. 17 the stock closed at $19.50
A) How much in dividend income did the investor receive during the holding period?
B) How many shares does the investor own as of Sept. 17?
C) What is the value of the investment as of Sept. 17?
D) What is the holding period return (HPR)?