Market Wisdom

Growth and Income Fund

A Growth and Income Fund is an investment fund that aims to provide a mix of capital appreciation and dividend income. Definition of…

In-Kind Dividend

Definition of In-Kind Dividend An in-kind dividend is a distribution made by a company to its shareholders in the form of assets other…

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…