dividend
A dividend is a portion of a company's profit that is paid to its shareholders. It is usually distributed regularly, such as every three months or once a year, as a reward for investing in the company.
Exemplos
3 de 5I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.
I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.
The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.
The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.
My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.
My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Divide-End': It is the money at the end of the year that a company divides among its owners.
Quiz rápido
The company was so successful this year that it paid a large _______ to everyone who owned its stock.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: dividend
Exemplos
I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.
everydayI used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.
The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.
formalThe corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.
My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.
informalMy small investment is finally paying a little dividend.
The researcher analyzed the relationship between dividend payouts and market stability.
academicThe researcher analyzed the relationship between dividend payouts and market stability.
Our board of directors will decide the next dividend amount in the meeting tomorrow.
businessOur board of directors will decide the next dividend amount in the meeting tomorrow.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
pay dividends
to produce great advantages or profits in the future
extra dividend
a dividend paid in addition to the regular one
dividend policy
a company's plan for paying dividends to shareholders
Frequentemente confundido com
Interest is paid on loans or bank deposits, while dividends are paid to owners of company shares.
Division is the act of splitting something; a dividend is the specific amount of money being shared.
Notas de uso
In a literal sense, use this for finance and business contexts. In a figurative sense, use the phrase 'pay dividends' to describe any action that results in a benefit later on.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'dividend' when they mean 'interest' from a bank account. Remember: you get interest from a bank, but dividends from a company you partly own.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Divide-End': It is the money at the end of the year that a company divides among its owners.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'dividendum', which means 'a thing to be divided'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many capitalist economies, 'dividend investing' is a popular strategy for retirees to earn a steady income without working.
Quiz rápido
The company was so successful this year that it paid a large _______ to everyone who owned its stock.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: dividend
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