An insight into cash dividends paid specifically to preferred shareholders.
Understanding Pro Rata: Everyone Gets Their Fair Share (or at least that's the idea!)
Understanding REITs as a way to invest in real estate without the headaches of hands-on management.
A rebate in finance, particularly in the context of short selling, refers to a portion of interest or dividends returned to the short seller.
Understanding the significance of the record date in dividend distribution.
The practice of using income distributions to purchase additional shares or units.
Your Friendly Guide to Retained Earnings: Profits That Stick Around!
The retention ratio, also known as the plowback ratio, measures the proportion of earnings retained in a business after dividends are paid out to shareholders.
A shareholder is an individual or entity that holds shares in a company, bearing both the potential for profits and risks, while enjoying certain rights in the company.
A stock dividend is a distribution of additional shares to existing shareholders, typically in lieu of cash, allowing companies to conserve cash while rewarding investors.
Understanding the Sustainable Growth Rate and Its Importance for Companies
Total Return: The Ultimate Performance Metric for Your Investments
A financial index that tracks both capital gains and income from dividends to provide a comprehensive view of investment performance.
Total Shareholder Return is a measure of the total financial performance of an investment in equities, reflecting capital gains and dividends.
Understanding the difference between unappropriated and appropriated retained earnings.
The accumulation of corporate earnings that have not been distributed or allocated to surplus accounts.
Understanding Unpaid Dividends and Their Impact on Investors
Understanding the Mysterious Disappearance of Insurance Premiums
A delightful dive into the magical world of vanishing premium life insurance.
An exploration of the steadfast investments that provide security and dividends, ensuring no one is left in the lurch.
XD is the shorthand that tells you when a stock trades ex-dividend, all wrapped up in a neat little note. It's like the 'Do Not Disturb' sign for investors waiting for a cash payout!
Yield is the earnings generated on an investment over a specific period, expressed as a percentage.
