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Companies issue stock dividends to distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders as a way to reward them for investing in the company. This can attract more investors and increase the company's stock value.

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Why does the value of a share of stock depend on dividends?

It really doesn't. A lot of high-tech companies that have great market capitalization, with fine products that lots of people like and buy, don't issue dividends at all.


Are dividends mandatory for employee stock ownership plan?

Dividends are not mandatory for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). While companies can choose to pay dividends on the stock held within an ESOP, it is at their discretion. If dividends are paid, they may be distributed to employees or reinvested in the plan, depending on the plan's terms and company policy.


When do you usually pay dividends?

Most companies pay out dividends quarterly. In order to earn a dividend, you must own stock in a company on one date, and they pay dividends on another date.


What are the key differences between mutual insurance and stock insurance companies?

The key difference between mutual insurance and stock insurance companies is in their ownership structure. Mutual insurance companies are owned by policyholders, who are also the beneficiaries of any profits or dividends. Stock insurance companies, on the other hand, are owned by shareholders who may or may not be policyholders, and profits are distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends.


Are dividends concentrated in the companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange or do closely held corporations pay dividends with the same frequency and at the same rates?

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What is the importance of dividends when buying a stock?

Not too much just a little more money but companies such as apple are excellent stocks even though they don't have dividends.


Which companies still issue paper stock certificates?

Some companies that still issue paper stock certificates include Disney, Ford, and Berkshire Hathaway.


What are the opportunities of investing in an insurance company?

Through the issue of stock. Most Insurance companies are stock companies. Just contact your local stock broker.


Which dividends do not reduce stockholders' equity?

stock dividends


What is the difference between cash dividends and stock dividends?

Cash dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders in the form of cash, while stock dividends are payments made in the form of additional shares of the company's stock.


How can shareholder value be measured for a public company?

It can only be measured by the value of dividends and stock price, or for non-dividend paying companies solely by stock price.


What are two reasons companies like to issue stock?

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