The ASX trading floor's analytical system has crashed mid-session. Six investor reports are stuck in the queue, each one needs a manual calculation to push through. Clear the queue before the market closes.
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Report 1, total dividend payment
An investor holds 500 shares in Meridian Resources. The company has declared an annual dividend of $2.00 per share.
What is the investor's total dividend payment in dollars?
Total dividends = dividend per share Γ number of shares
β Correct, Total = $1,000
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Report 2, dividend yield
TechCore shares are trading at $20.00. The annual dividend is $1.00 per share.
Calculate the dividend yield as a percentage. (Enter the number only, e.g. 5 for 5%)
NextBuild Ltd shares are trading at $40.00. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is $8.00.
What is the P/E ratio?
P/E = Share price Γ· Earnings per share
β Correct, P/E = 5
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Report 4, capital growth
An investor bought shares at $50.00 each. They are now trading at $65.00.
What is the capital growth percentage? (Enter a whole number)
Capital growth = (New price β Old price) / Old price Γ 100
β Correct, 30% capital growth
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Report 5, total dividends, larger portfolio
A superannuation fund holds 300 shares in Pacific Retail Co. The dividend is $3.00 per share.
What is the fund's total dividend income in dollars?
Total = dividend per share Γ number of shares = 3.00 Γ 300
β Correct, Total = $900
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Report 6, shares purchasable
A client has $10,000 to invest and wants to buy shares in GoldPath Ltd at $25.00 per share. (Ignore brokerage fees.)
How many whole shares can the client purchase?
Number of shares = total funds Γ· price per share = 10,000 Γ· 25
β Correct, 400 shares
π’ QUEUE CLEARED
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