Dividend Irrelevance Theory

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Definition of 'Dividend Irrelevance Theory'

A theory that investors are not concerned with a company's dividend policy since they can sell a portion of their portfolio of equities if they want cash.
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Investopedia explains 'Dividend Irrelevance Theory'

The dividend irrelevance theory essentially indicates that an issuance of dividends should have little to no impact on stock price.

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