Multiple Choice
A reason why shareholders may prefer dividend income to expected capital gains is because:
A) of the 'bird in the hand' argument.
B) shareholders who require current income can always sell a portion of their portfolio.
C) transaction costs such as brokerage fees make selling shares less attractive.
D) they distrust future projections.
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