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What is Dividend Yield?

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Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment divided by the current share price, shown as a percentage. A high yield can be attractive for income investors, but an unusually high yield may signal the market expects a dividend cut. Always check whether the dividend is sustainable.

Related terms: Dividend Yield Income Investing

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