Calculation of Dividends

Question:

In 'Economic Outlook', what’s the difference between the Annual Expected Return and Dividend Yield in the “Economic Basis for Projections"? 

For example if I input 3% for Equities – Canada and an expected Dividend Yield of 3% does that mean a total expected annual return of 6%?

Answer:

The dividend yield will apply to assets invested in equities based on the asset allocation model in 'Asset Mix for Projections' (on the Options page). 

The dividend yield is on top of the appreciation of assets for each class of equities.

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