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1. An investor purchases a mutual fund share for $100. The fund pays dividends o

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Question

1. An investor purchases a mutual fund share for $100. The fund pays dividends of $4, distributes a capital gain of $5, and charges a fee of $3 when the fund is sold one year later for $114. What is the net rate of return from this investment?

2. An investor purchases a mutual fund for $60. The fund pays dividends of $.50, distributes a capital gain of $2, and charges a fee of $2 when the fund is sold one year later for $68.50. What is the net rate of return from this investment?

1. An investor purchases a mutual fund share for $100. The fund pays dividends of $4, distributes a capital gain of $5, and charges a fee of $3 when the fund is sold one year later for $114. What is the net rate of return from this investment?

2. An investor purchases a mutual fund for $60. The fund pays dividends of $.50, distributes a capital gain of $2, and charges a fee of $2 when the fund is sold one year later for $68.50. What is the net rate of return from this investment?

Explanation / Answer

1)

Net rate of return from this investment:

= ($114+$4+$5-$3-$100)/$100

= $20/$100

= 20%