The total amount of dividends paid by a company over a full fiscal year. It is the core metric for calculating dividend yield and planning annual cash flow.

A dividend payment made by a company before its full-year earnings are finalized. It reflects management's confidence in the current year's performance.

A direct monetary payment from a company's profits to its shareholders. The most standard form of dividend, providing immediate liquidity and reinvestment power.

A dividend paid in the form of additional shares instead of cash. It increases your share count and offers tax deferral benefits for long-term growth.

The difference between a stock's dividend yield and the risk-free rate (usually Treasury yields). A critical indicator for timing the attractiveness of dividend stocks.

Consecutive years of dividend payments or increases. Dividend Kings have 50+ years, Aristocrats have 25+ years.

Cutting dividend payments below previous levels. Less severe than complete suspension but still a warning sign.

The stock price drop on ex-dividend date by approximately the dividend amount. Important for chart analysis.

Abnormally high yields often signal imminent dividend cuts or stock price crashes. Careful analysis required.

Maintaining dividend at previous levels without increase or cut. May signal slowing growth.

Investing fixed amounts regularly regardless of price. Reduces timing risk and lowers average cost over time.

The currency in which dividends are paid. US stocks pay in USD, converted to local currency for international investors.

Total return when dividends are reinvested. Compounding makes this significantly higher than cash dividends over time.

Tax on dividend income. Korean stocks: 15.4%, US stocks: 15% withheld at source.

The probability of dividend cuts or suspensions. Assessed through payout ratio, debt levels, and cash flow analysis.

Combined return from price appreciation and dividends. Measures true dividend investing performance.

Strategy focused on regular income from dividends and interest. Ideal for retirees and those needing cash flow.

Companies with 10-24 consecutive years of dividend increases. Future Dividend Aristocrat candidates.

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