Glossary

Dividend

DEFINITION

A dividend is part of a company's profit that is distributed to shareholders, usually once or twice a year. It is calculated and paid based on the number of shares each investor owns.

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If a company makes money, it may share some of that money with its owners. The more shares you have, the more dividend you may get.

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