Dividend payout ratio (DPR) refers to the proportion of total net income generated by the company to dividends to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio is simply the percentage of net income distributed to shareholders as dividends. A dividend is a share of the profits of a company that is given to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio
Read MoreMost investors are familiar with the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 index. But did you know that there’s another index that tracks stocks of companies that have increased their dividends for 10 or more consecutive years? It’s called the Dividend Achievers List, and it’s composed of some of the most
Read MoreA dividend champion is a company that has raised its dividend payout for at least 25 consecutive years. These companies have a proven track record of making shareholders money. While there are many different types of dividend stocks, dividend champions offer investors a high degree of safety and stability. There are several reasons why dividend
Read MoreDividend Aristocrats is a group of stocks that have 25+ years of consecutive dividend growth in the S&P 500 Index. Only 3 utility stocks are on the list. Consolidated Edison (ED) have 48 years of consistent dividends. The list has a diverse portfolio that includes consumer goods, financials and industrials as well as healthcare. Over 100 years of
Read MoreAsset One Year ReturnForward Annual Dividend Yield Pioneer Natural Resources CoPXD 33.57% 10.18% Altria Group IncMO 2.08% 8.51% Verizon Communications IncVZ -24.29% 6.77% VF CorpVFC -57.57% 6.31% Kinder Morgan Inc-DEKMI 14.64% 6.07% ONEOK IncOKE 2.20% 5.92% AT&T IncT 3.29% 5.89% LyondellBasell Industries NVLYB -6.38% 5.72% Dow IncDOW -14.66% 5.59% Best Buy Co IncBBY -48.67%
Read MoreDividends allow companies to “share the wealth” that is generated by running a business. These are cash payments that are often drawn from earnings and paid to shareholders, or the investors of a company. These payments are made on an annual or quarterly basis. If you’re looking to get started in dividend investing, there are a few
Read MoreThere are two types of stock: preferred stock and common stock. Common stock allows owners to vote in shareholder meetings and receive dividends. Although they don’t usually have voting rights, preferred stockholders receive dividends before common stockholders. Value stocks have a lower price-to-earnings ratio than stocks with higher PE. This makes them more affordable to purchase. Blue-chip stocks include
Read MoreEach investor’s needs will determine the importance of each stock. If you are only interested in identifying stocks that have performed better over time, the total returns is more important to you than the dividend yield. The dividend yield is important if you rely on your investments for consistent income. When you’re trying to decide whether to invest in
Read MoreDividends are a share of a company’s profits that are paid out to shareholders on a regular basis. For many companies, these payments are made quarterly. Dividends can be a great way to earn extra income, but it’s important to understand how they work before you invest in dividend-paying stocks. Here’s what you need to
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how some people manage to make their money work for them? They’re not all Wall Street hotshots with insider trading information. In fact, many of them are just like you and me. The difference is that they’ve learned how to make their money work for them through dividend reinvestment plans, or
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