Some companies, often large profitable ones in established industries, pay out a portion of their profits to the owners (shareholders). These are dividends. Dividends are real cash payouts that arrive in the investment account of the shareholders on a (hopefully) […]
What are stocks?
Stocks are shares of a company. Owning a stock (or share) means you own part of that company. Being part owner of a company entitles you to a share of the future earnings of that company. How are stocks […]
The Basics
Understanding the essentials of dividend investing