An investor is looking to purchase common stock for a low price with the hope that the stock price will increase dramatically over the next few years. What type of company would this investor be most likely to invest in?

A : a company that does not pay dividends out of their retained earnings

B : a company that pays small dividends out of their retained earnings once per year

C : a company that pays small dividends out of their retained earnings quarterly

D : a company that pays large dividends out of their retained earnings quarterly