Dividend — Cash distribution to shareholders. A dividend is a share of company profits paid to shareholders, usually quarterly.

Dividend — Cash distribution to shareholders | Glossary

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What is Dividend?

A dividend is a share of company profits paid to shareholders, usually quarterly. Dividend yield = annual dividend ÷ share price. Tax treatment varies: qualified dividends get preferential rates in the US, franking credits in Australia, 10% TDS in India above ₹5,000, eligible dividend tax credit in Canada.