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Tactical Dividend Investing

Tactical Dividend Investing is an approach to dividend investing that involves actively making investment decisions based on short-term market conditions and dividend opportunities….

Target Payout Ratio

Target Payout Ratio is a company’s long-term goal for the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends. Basics of…

Qualified Dividend Income (QDI)

Qualified Dividend Income (QDI) is dividend income that is taxed at the lower long-term capital gains tax rate, as opposed to the higher…

Sector Dividend Performance

Sector Dividend Performance is the dividend performance of a specific sector, including average yields, payout ratios, and growth rates, often used for comparative…

Withholding Tax Compliance for Dividends

Adherence to tax laws that require taxes to be withheld from dividend payments, especially for foreign investors. Understanding Withholding Tax on Dividends As…

Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth

I consider Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth to be the “holy grail” or the “secret sauce” of dividend investing. If you learn just one thing…

Passive Dividend Income

Income derived from dividends in a passive investment strategy, where the focus is on long-term income generation rather than active trading. Overview of…

Variable Dividend Model

A dividend policy model where payouts fluctuate based on a company’s earnings, cash flow, or other financial metrics. Overview of Variable Dividend Model…

Undistributed Dividend

A portion of a company’s profit that has been allocated for dividends but not yet distributed to shareholders. Basics of Undistributed Dividend When…