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Special dividendAlso referred to as an extra dividend. Dividend that is unlikely to be repeated.Special dividend Similar MatchesDividend reinvestment planDividend reinvestment planA plan which allows private investors to reinvest cash dividends from their investments cheaply and easily back into the market, and so obtain the benefits of compounding.The Plan is managed by an administrator appointed by the company. On the dividend date, shareholders who join the plan are still paid the cash dividend, but the administrator then uses the cash to buy shares in the company on behalf of the shareholder. Any cash left over is sent to the shareholder in the normal way. Dealing commission on such purchases is usually 1%. Note that the Plan Administrator does not have to make the plan available for any and every dividend that the company pays. If it is not made available, shareholders will receive the cash dividend. DividendDividendThe amount paid each quarter by a corporation to its stockholders for each share of stock. Omitted dividendOmitted dividendA dividend that was scheduled to be declared, but that is not voted by the board of directors probably because the company is experiencing financial difficulties. Dividend requirementDividend requirementThe annual earnings minimum required for payment of dividends on a preferred stock. Unpaid dividendUnpaid dividendA dividend which has been declared by a corporation but has not yet been paid. Further SuggestionsDividend captureDividends payable cum dividend Cumulative dividend feature Year end dividend Ex dividend interim dividend Preferred dividend coverage Traditional view (of dividend policy) Dividend payout ratio Homemade dividend Outstanding Dividends extra dividend Income dividend accumulated dividend Selling dividends Stock dividend Perfect market view (of dividend policy) ex dividend Dividend Order dividend Dividend distribution Insurance dividend dividend cover stock dividend |
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