The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2016 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance): Suppose that Douglas McDonnell shareholders approve a 7-for-1 stock split on January 1, 2017.

Price

Shares (millions) 1/1/13 1/1/14 1/1/15
Douglas McDonnell 530 $62 $66 $81
Dynamics General 230 34 28 42
International Rockwell 330 63 52 68

a. What is the new divisor for the index?
b. Calculate the rate of return on the index for the year ending December 31, 2014, if Douglas McDonnell’s share price on January 1, 2015, is $23.70 per share.

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