Question

The level of the Baring market index is 22,300 at the start of the year and 26,800 at the end. The dividend yield on the index is 4.3%. a. What is the return on the index over the year

Answer 1

Answer: 24.48%

Explanation:

Return on the index over the year is calculated by;

= Dividend yield + (Ending index value - Beginning index value)/ Beginning index value

= 4.3% + (26,800 - 22,300) / 22,300

= 24.48%