dividend stock
/dɪˈvɪdɛnd stɒk/ · di.vi.dend.stock
noun
- A type of stock that pays out a portion of a company's profits to its shareholders in the form of dividends. Investors often seek dividend stocks for their relatively stable returns and regular income.
noun
- A stock that distributes a portion of its earnings to shareholders, often in the form of cash or additional shares. Dividend stocks are popular among income investors seeking predictable returns.
Did you know? Dividend stocks have been a staple of many investors' portfolios for centuries, with the first recorded dividend payment dating back to 1602 by the Dutch East India Company.