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Sean bought shares in PMP Company for $27.89 three years ago. Since then, he co…

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Ex-Post Risk and Return

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Sean bought shares in PMP Company for $27.89 three years ago. Since then, he collected three dividends of $2.40 and today the stock is trading at $33.41. What is his holding period return?
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