What does a dividend reinvestment plan allow shareholders to do?
ASell shares at a premium
BUse dividends to buy more stock
CDefer paying tax on all gains
DConvert shares into debt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Use dividends to buy more stock
Dividend reinvestment plans let holders use dividends to systematically buy small amounts of stock.
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