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12 April, 15:56

Wotan owns 1,000 shares of a firm that has just announced an increase in its div - idend from $2.00 to $2.50 a share. the share price is currently $150. if wotan does not wish to spend the extra cash, what should he do to offset the dividend increase?

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  1. 12 April, 16:21
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    Ans : Wotan can reinvest the whole amount (1000 X 0.50 = 500) in the stock. If the ex-dividend price is $ (150 - 2.50) = 147.50, this should involve the purchase of 500 / 147.50, or about 3 shares of the firm.
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