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What are dividends and how do they work?

Quick Answer:
Dividends are cash payments from a company’s profits to its shareholders.


Learn More:
Firms share earnings to reward investors and signal financial strength. Reinvesting dividends accelerates compounding and long-term wealth growth. Investors often use dividend yield to compare income potential between stocks.

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