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What Are Dividends?

A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually from its profits. It’s a way for companies to share some of their earnings directly with investors, typically paid out in cash or sometimes additional shares. Think of it like a thank-you note with a little cash bonus for owning a piece of the company.

Why Do Companies Pay Dividends? 🤔

Companies pay dividends to reward loyal shareholders and show financial health. It’s like your favorite coffee shop handing out free coffee coupons to regulars — it encourages investors to stick around and feel valued.

How Are Dividends Paid? 💰

Dividends are usually paid quarterly (every three months), but some companies pay monthly or annually. If you own shares on the “record date,” you get the dividend payout. Imagine being on a guest list for a party — if you’re on the list on the big day, you get the gift!

Dividend Yield — What Does It Mean? 📊

Dividend yield shows how much a company pays in dividends compared to its stock price. For example, a 3% dividend yield means you earn $3 a year for every $100 invested. It’s like earning interest on a savings account but from owning stocks.

Types of Dividends — Cash vs. Stock 💵➡️📈

Cash dividends are the most common and paid directly into your brokerage account. Stock dividends give you extra shares instead of cash, like getting bonus slices of pizza instead of money.

Who Gets Dividends? 👥

Only shareholders who own stock before the “ex-dividend date” receive the dividend. Buying after this date means you miss the payout — like arriving late to a free concert.

Are Dividends Guaranteed? ❌

Nope. Dividends depend on company profits and management decisions. During tough times, companies might cut or pause dividends — think of it as your coffee shop running low on beans and skipping free coupons for a bit.

Dividends vs. Capital Gains — What’s the Difference? 📈+💸

Dividends are income from the company, while capital gains come from selling your stock at a higher price than you paid. It’s like getting paid rent on a property (dividends) versus selling the property itself for profit (capital gains).

Why Do Investors Love Dividends? ❤️

Dividends provide steady income and can be reinvested to buy more shares, boosting your investment over time. It’s like planting seeds that keep growing new plants year after year.

Fun Fact About Dividends 🎉

Some companies, called “Dividend Aristocrats,” have increased their dividend payouts every year for 25+ years — showing they’re reliable earners that reward shareholders consistently!

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