Which One of the Following Statements Is a Description of Dividend

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is a description of dividend yield?

A) A measure of the pence of profit earned during an accounting period by each share.
B) The distribution per share expressed as a % of the current market price of one ordinary share.
C) An indicator of the market's confidence in a company.
D) How many times the current year ordinary dividend could be paid from profit for the year.