Bullard seems to agree, even though he does suggest the flow rate, or pace, of asset purchases, should be the way for them to signal their intentions to markets.

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The value of any such asset (real estate, stock share, or bond) is the sum of the future stream of cash flow or benefits, discounted by the interest rate.

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If a firm can deploy the incremental dollar of cash flow at a rate of return greater than its cost of capital, it should pursue acquisitions or internal capital projects, as these methods will be the fastest way to build shareholder value.

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