Learn to calculate the dividend payout ratio from an income statement and understand its difference from the dividend yield. Simplify your investment analysis.

Dividends have long-been a nice bonus for shareholders and also for self-employed limited company directors to withdraw payments from their business tax-efficiently. But a reduction in tax-free ...

For some investors, earning consistent dividends from the stocks they own is almost as important as capital appreciation. Some of these investors want the income to meet some of their needs or wants.