Dividend
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Definition
Dividend. A commitment to distribute a portion of earnings to shareholders, prorated by class of security, to be paid in the form of money, shares, scrip, or on rare occasion, property
The amount and timing of payment is set by the Board Of Directors, typically quarterly.
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