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Why Investors Enjoy Dividends (And Why They Can Have Downsides) | Ep 27


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John D. Rockefeller, the first billionaire in history, once remarked that his sole enjoyment in life came from the proceeds of dividends. It's evident that individuals hold a fondness for dividends, and this sentiment is for good reason. In fact, certain reports suggest that dividends have comprised 60% of the S&P 500's returns over a span of 20 years. Given all this, we will go over the pros and cons of dividends, and some potentially harmful aspects that dividends can bring!

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Timestamps:

(00:40) - Dividends

(01:55) - Who pays them?

(02:33) - Why do people love dividends?

(04:04) - Illustration of dividends

(05:40) - Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)

(06:10) - Drawbacks of dividends

(07:34) - What should you do instead?

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