The stock of Tips, Inc., a new firm operating a chain of sports betting parlors, has just been sold in an initial public offering at a price of $25 per share. One week after this offering, the stock has risen in value to $35. You believe the stock will rise to $45 over the coming year. You do not expect Tips to pay any dividends over the year.
If you require a rate of return on this stock of 18 percent, do you believe this is a good investment at the current price of $35?