Cash Dividend

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Definition of 'Cash Dividend'

Money paid to stockholders, normally out of the corporation's current earnings or accumulated profits. All dividends must be declared by the board of directors and are taxable as income to the recipients. 
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Investopedia explains 'Cash Dividend'

Long-term investors who want to maximize their gains should consider reinvesting the dividends. Most brokers offer a choice as to whether you wish to reinvest or take cash dividends.

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  • Cash Flow Indicator Ratios: Dividend Payout Ratio | Investopedia

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    ... The payment of a cash dividend is recorded in the statement of cash flows under
    the "financing activities" section. ... Cash Flow Indicator Ratios: Dividend Payout ...

  • Which is better a cash dividend or a stock dividend?

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    ... Which is better a cash dividend or a stock dividend? ... This, however, like the
    cash dividend, does not increase the value of the company. ...

  • The Perks Of Dividend Reinvestment Plans

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/02/011602.asp
    ... Taxation Another misconception about DRIPs is that they are not subject to tax
    because the investor is not receiving a cash dividend per se. ...

  • How do I calculate the adjusted closing price for a stock?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/adjustedclosingprice.asp
    ... $1.50). If XYZ Corp. announces a 2:1 stock dividend instead of a cash dividend,
    the adjusted closing price calculation will change. A ...

  • What Are Corporate Actions?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/03/081303.asp
    ... A cash dividend is straightforward. ... Thus, if an investor owns 100 shares and the
    cash dividend is $0.50 per share, the owner will receive $50 in total. ...

  • Since stockholders are entitled to a company's assets and earnings ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/makemoneywithoutselling.asp
    ... Receiving a cash dividend is one of the few ways that an investor can receive a
    share of the company's earnings without liquidating his or her position. ...

  • Dividends, Interest Rates And Their Effect On Stock Options

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/03/121003.asp
    ... Whoever owns the stock as of the ex-dividend date receives the cash dividend, so
    owners of call options may exercise in-the-money options early to capture the ...

  • CFA Level 1 Study Guide - Corporate Finance - Stock Dividends and ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/corporate-finance/stock-dividends-repurchases.asp
    ... 11.12 The NPV Profile; 11.13 Cash Flow and NPV Applications; 11.14 Advantages ... 11.29
    Degree of Total Leverage; 11.30 Dividend Theories; 11.31 Dividend Growth Rate ...

  • What does "cutting a melon" mean?

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    ... "Cutting a melon", therefore, is a term used to describe a situation in which a
    company's managers declare a large cash dividend or extra stock equity. ...

  • Investment Valuation Ratios: Dividend Yield | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/ratios/investment-valuation/ratio7.asp
    ... yield is expressed as an annual percentage and is calculated as the company's annual
    cash dividend per share divided by the current price of the stock. ...

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