1. You are considering three investments. The first is a bond that is selling in the market at $1 200. The bond has a $1 000 par value, pays interest at 8% and is scheduled to mature in 10 years. For bonds of this risk class you believe that a 9% rate of return should be required.

The second investment that you are analyzing is a preferred stock ($125 par value) that sells for $120 and pays an annual dividend of $18. Your required rate of return for this stock is 16%.

The last investment is a common stock that recently paid a $2 dividend. The firm expects to pay a dividend of $2.18 at year end and this growth in dividends per share is expected for the indefinite future. The stock is selling for $20 and you think a reasonable required rate of return for the stock is 20%.

Required:

1. Calculate for each security

1. Expected rate of return
2. The current value based on your required rate of return

Which of the investment(s) should you accept? Why?