The following information relates to X, Y, and Z as at 30 June 2021 Stock Share price Number of shares X 10 2,000,000 Y 15 6,000,000 Z 20 10,000,000 During the year the following activities occurred; A two for one stock split on Y Payment of 10% dividend on Z. It can be assumed that the entire dividend paid will be reinvested in shares of Z limited. On 30 June 2022 the stock prices of X, Y and Z were sh 12, sh 10 and sh 20 respectively.

Required;

a) New index value given that the beginning value index is 100. (7 Marks)

b) Explain how secondary markets benefit investors. (3 Marks)