Question 29
Stock ExchangeAliyu 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
- A.is entitled always to a cumulative dividend on the shares
- B.is entitled to the next dividend accruing from the shares
- C.will not be entitled to the next dividend due to the shares
- 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.