Dividend policy

Amazon Dividend Policy

250 words MAXIMUM

Using the annual reportand other sources such as a 10k or 10qs, discuss the dividend policy of Amazon

Answer the following questions as part of your response:

· How would you describe Amaxon Inc’s dividend policy?

· Why do you believe Amazon chose the dividend policy they have in place?

· Do you agree or disagree that Amazon has selected the best dividend policy for the company?

· How might this dividend policy function in both perfect and imperfect capital markets?

· Calculatethe dividend rate over the past 5 years Define why you believe that it has or has not changed over the last 5 years

An investor has purchased an investment which offers him 20 annual payments of $1,000 per year The payments start two years from today Interest rates are 10% What is the present value of this investment?

An investor plans to sell 100 shares of ABC Corp stock in six months She is worried the stock price may fall significantly over the next six months The spot price of the stock is $6536 and she buys a six month put with a strike of $60 for $0541 per share At expiration the stock is at $5593.

What is the net economic gain or loss on the entire stock & Option portfolio?

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