In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask shares four Australian dividend shares that you can add to your investing watchlist. Whether you're chasing income, franking credits or long-term growth, you'll learn:

What dividends are and how they work

The difference between yield and total return

Why chasing high dividend yields can be risky

4 dividend shares (3 companies + 1 ETF) to research further

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Topics Covered

What is a dividend and how does it work?

The power of franking credits and tax efficiency

Common beginner mistakes with dividend investing

The growth vs. income "seesaw" analogy

MQG: Macquarie Group – stability & global reach

CLW: Charter Hall Long WALE REIT – property & yield

SOL: Washington H. Soul Pattinson – long-term growth

VHY: Vanguard High Yield ETF – diversify your income

How to pick sustainable dividend investments

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