Tag: dividends
Common Stock
DefinitionCommon stock is a form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security. The terms voting share and ordinary share are also used frequently...
Mandatorily Redeemable Shares
What are 'Mandatorily Redeemable Shares'
Mandatorily redeemable shares are shares owned by an individual or entity which are required to be redeemed for cash or...
Backup Withholding
What is 'Backup Withholding'
Backup withholding is the tax that is levied on investment income, at an established tax rate, as the investor withdraws it....
Jobs And Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA)
In this post, we will be discussing the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA). This was a bill that was...
ETF – Exchange Traded Funds
What is an ETF and how does it work
ETFs are exchange traded funds. ETFs are a type of investment fund that hold a basket...
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats
DefinitionThe Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 index constituents that have increased their dividend payouts for 25 consecutive years or more. S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats...