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Q. Are dividends paid quarterly?

Usually, but not always. Some publicly traded companies pay quarterly dividends. They do this because they’re legally required to report a draft of their financial statements every quarter (including how much money they want to distribute to shareholders). However, the timing of dividend payments depends on the board of directors.…

Q. Are dividends guaranteed?

No. Many companies have a long, reliable track record of paying dividends, but no company is required to pay them. Dividends are a subset of revenue generation and profitability. Because these factors cannot be guaranteed, dividends are also not guaranteed. However,…
Q. When do ETFs pay dividends?

ETFs that pay dividends vary in terms of when they pay and how much. Each ETF fund manager decides if (and/or when) an ETF will pay dividends. They can also change the schedule of when they pay dividends. You can check when an ETF has paid its dividends by checking their payment date.…

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