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Is payment of a dividend a requirement of a stock corporation?
No, corporations are not required to pay dividends on their stocks. However, some mutual funds are designed to only invest in dividend-paying stocks, so some corporations pay a miniscule dividend in order that those mutual funds might buy their stock.
Define yield in mutual funds?
Yield is the interest earned on a bond, or the dividend paid on a stock or mutual fund.
How do you calculate ex-stock dividend price?
Ex-stock dividend is equal to the price of the dividend of the stock, the only difference is the face that the dividend is actually paid to the seller rather then the buyer of the stock.
Growth funds vs. dividend funds?
Growth funds are funds where your investment would grow year on year and you do not realize any gains until you surrender your investment. Dividend funds are funds where your investment would grow and at the same time you get regular earnings as form of dividends. Because dividend funds share their profit regularly, the NAV of a dividend fund is always lesser than the growth fund.
What is the difference between a stock dividend and a cash dividend?
A stock dividend is when a company distributes additional shares of its stock to shareholders, while a cash dividend is when a company pays out cash to shareholders as a form of profit sharing.
Why does a stock drop on the ex-dividend date?
A stock drops on the ex-dividend date because on that day, the stock no longer includes the right to receive the upcoming dividend payment. This change in the stock's value reflects the value of the dividend being paid out to shareholders.
What is the process for receiving a loan stock dividend?
To receive a loan stock dividend, you must own shares of the company that issues the dividend. The company will announce the dividend payment date, and you will receive the dividend in the form of additional shares of stock or cash, depending on the company's policy.
What is mutual funds dividend reinvest book shrs?
I don't know the answer, but I was just made aware that we have unclaimed funds from MetLife. The funds are Mutual Funds/Dividend Reinvest Book SHRS. I was wondering what this means also.
If an investor buys stock on the ex-dividend date will that individual receive the dividend?
No, the definition of ex-dividend date is trading without the dividend. Any stock purchased "ex-dividend" date is not entitled to the dividend. AND equally as importantly OFFSETTING this - is the insatnt that happens the stock price is reduced by the amiunt of the dividend being paid. NO you cannot "steal" a dividend - that is buy it the day before the divideden gets paid (or ownership date actually) - and sell the day after - all you do is get the dividend and the equally lower stock value.
If you sell a stock on the ex dividend date do you still get the dividend?
yes!
Does stock that pays special dividend always go down by the amount of the dividend?
The ex-dividend date is the day after which all shares bought and sold no longer come attached with the right to be paid the most recently declared dividend. This is an important date for any company that has many stockholders, including those that trade on exchanges, as it makes reconciliation of who is to be paid the dividend easier. Prior to this date, the stock is said to be cum dividend ('with dividend'): existing holders of the stock and anyone who buys it will receive the dividend, whereas any holders selling the stock lose their right to the dividend. On and after this date the stock becomes ex dividend: existing holders of the stock will receive the dividend even if they now sell the stock, whereas anyone who now buys the stock now will not receive the dividend. It is relatively common for a stock's price to decrease on the ex-dividend date by an amount roughly equal to the dividend paid. This reflects the decrease in the company's assets resulting from the declaration of the dividend. However it must be emphasised that there is no direct link between the price and the dividend, this price movement is simply a result of market action. To sum up the date a dividend is paid is not the date a stock usually goes down but rather the date that the stock purchase no longer includes the dividend. This in no way is a guarentee a stock could be up considerably that day based on market conditions and a number of other things even with the downward pressure of no longer being able to receive that dividend.
What financial product may pay a dividend?
A common financial product that may pay a dividend is a stock, specifically preferred or common shares of publicly traded companies. These dividends are typically paid out of the company's profits and can provide investors with a regular income stream. Additionally, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on dividend-paying stocks can also distribute dividends to their shareholders.
