Now that we have an understanding of what a dividend is lets look into the yield. A yield is the dividend per share divided by the current price of the stock expressed as a percentage. Here’s an example. Say you own shares of DIVICENTS CORP! and they pay out a yearly dividend of $1 per …
Simply put, a dividend is a payment you receive from a company you own. It’s your share of the profits! Let’s pretend you just opened up your own discount brokerage account. Now, for your first move you buy 100 shares of DIVICENTS CORP! for $10 per each share. It’s a great company that pays out …
DIVIDENDS!! I received $313.14 in dividends in April. Not the biggest haul but Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct are slower months for dividends. The market has come roaring back with the help of oil trading around $46 and has brought out the bear in me. I’m not a big fan of timing the market …