Dividend, GeneralA distribution of earnings paid to investors by a company or fund.
Growth CompanyCompanies that show higher than average gains in earnings which they generally do not distribute as dividends.
Blue ChipA company which has a long record of earnings growth and dividend payments as well as a reputation for quality management.
Defensive Security
Stocks which are considered to be more stable than average and provide a dependable return through dividends even in shaky markets.
Record DateThe date on which an investor must own shares of a company in order to receive its announced dividend.
Ex-dividend DateTypically two days prior to the record date, the stock price is reduced in the market by the amount of the dividend to be paid.
Selling DividendsInducing customers to buy securities based on the promise of increased returns from an announced dividend.Holder of RecordOwner of stock recorded in a company's books as of a certain date.
股息公司或基金向投资者分配的利润。
增长型公司利润高于一般公司利润的公司，但这部分利润一般不作为股息分配。
蓝筹股公司利润增长、股息分配以及优质管理的声誉悠久的公司。
防守型证券被认为比一般证券更稳定的证券，即使在动荡的市场上仍能获得稳定的股息。
登记日投资者为取得公布的股息必须在某日期前持有公司股票的日期。
除息日一般为登记日前2天，股价由于将支付股息而下跌。
炒卖股息以保证从宣布的股息获得更高利润为饵引诱顾客购买证券。注册股票持有者在某一日期登记在公司账簿上的股东。