The portion of profits that a company distributes among its shareholders in the form of cash is usually known as _____?

The portion of profits that a company distributes among its shareholders in the form of cash is usually known as _____?

[A] Yield

[B] Dividend

[C] Stock Split

[D] Free Float

Correct Answer: B [Dividend]

Notes:

Dividend is the portion of profits that a company distributes among its shareholders in the form of cash. Usually it is expressed per share. In some cases it is expressed as a percentage of the shares face value. Dividend Yield is the ratio of dividend amount per share to the prevailing market price of the share is a yardstick to identify attractively-valued stocks. Other things remaining equal, the higher the dividend yield, more attractive is the stock for investors

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