There are two main ways to make money with stocks. The first is from the capital growth, that is selling it higher than you bought it for and making a profit. The second way is through taking a share of the company's profit. As an investor you are a part owner of the company, so when they make a profit, some companies decide to share that profit among all their investors, and this is paid in what is known as a dividend. Who doesn't like free money?! Dividends are a great form of income for investors and something you should consider next time you're looking to invest. In this episode you will learn: • What a dividend is • How you can make money from dividends • What a dividend yield is • Which companies pay dividends and which don't • Which companies are paying the highest dividend in Australia • What franking credits are and how they impact your tax return Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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