JAMB Commerce 1999 Question 29

Question 29

Stock Exchange

Aliyu bought 100 shares at the stock market through a stockbroker. He was told the price of each share was ₦3 cum. div. This means that Aliyu

  1. A.is entitled always to a cumulative dividend on the shares
  2. B.is entitled to the next dividend accruing from the shares
  3. C.will not be entitled to the next dividend due to the shares
  4. D.still owes ₦3 on the shares which will be subtracted from the dividends.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is entitled to the next dividend accruing from the shares)

Explanation

Cum div means 'with dividend': the buyer gets the next dividend declared.