Dividend — meaning explained

Dividend: A cash payment companies send to shareholders.

What it means

Some profitable companies share part of their profit with owners, usually every three months. You can spend it or reinvest it to buy more shares.

Category

Money — part of the free InvestED Academy investing glossary for teens.

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