Dividend
/ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
- (n.) A payment made by a mutual fund or investment trust out of its income or capital gains.
Investors received a dividend from the mutual fund at the end of the fiscal year.
Forms
- dividends
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Commentary
Dividends typically represent profit distribution but may also include return of capital; clarity in financial documents is important.
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