In each case, state which of the two securities is likely to provide the higher return: (a)

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In each case, state which of the two securities is likely to provide the higher return:

(a) When the stock price rises (stock or convertible bond?).

(b) When interest rates fall (straight bond or convertible bond?).

(c) When the specific risk of the stock decreases (straight bond or convertible bond?).

(c) When the dividend on the stock increases (stock or convertible bond?).

Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Principles of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-0072869460

7th edition

Authors: Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers

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