Roger Bhds common stock is selling for $ 29.50 and recently paid dividends of $ 1.75 per share. The company has an expected growth rate of 4 percent.

(a) What is the stocks expected rate of return? (4 Marks)

(b) Should you make the investment if your required rate of return is 14 percent? (6 Marks)

(c) Why preferred stock is often said as a hybrid security? Explain the characteristics of preferred stock compared with common stock and bonds. (10 marks)