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dividend investing basics

A 2% dividend yield can beat a 6% one within a decade. Here’s the math nobody shows you

August 16, 2026 by Julia Santos

A 2% dividend yield with strong growth can eventually outpace a 6% yield with none. Here is the yield on cost math behind it.

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The dividend yield you see on your favorite stock site is probably already outdated. Here’s why

August 15, 2026 by Julia Santos

The dividend yield you see online may use outdated or trailing figures. Here is the difference between trailing and forward yield.

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The 3 dividend dates that decide whether you actually get paid, and the one people always get wrong

August 14, 2026 by Julia Santos

Ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date explained, including the single mistake that costs new dividend investors their payout.

Categories Guides Tags dividend dates, dividend investing basics, ex-dividend date, payment date, record date Leave a comment
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