ollar Cost Averaging                           You have decided to invest $100 per month in the same stock for the next 3 months.   January the stock was at $10 per share.  February was a tough month and the stock was at $5.00 per share. March was a bit of a recovery and the stocks were purchased at $7.50 per share.                 a.  What is the dollar gain/loss on your portfolio at the end of the quarter?                                   b.  What is the % gain/loss on your portfolio at the end of the quarter?

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You have decided to invest $100 per month in the same stock for the next 3 months.  
January the stock was at $10 per share.  February was a tough month and the stock was at $5.00 per share.
March was a bit of a recovery and the stocks were purchased at $7.50 per share.
               
a.  What is the dollar gain/loss on your portfolio at the end of the quarter?  
               
               
b.  What is the % gain/loss on your portfolio at the end of the quarter?  
               
               
c.  Based on this information, what is your annualized gain/loss for the year?
               
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  You purchased 100 shares of stock at $30 per share.  You paid a 2% commission on the purchase.  
In 1 year you sold your shares for $35 per share and also paid a 2% commission on the sale.    
During the year the stock paid a $1.70 per share dividend.          
                     
a.  What is the current yield?                
                     
b.  What is the annual yield?                
                     
                     
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