Definitions for "Dividend Reinvestment"
In a dividend reinvestment plan, the dividend is reinvested in the scheme itself and is not paid out to the investors. That is, instead of receiving dividend in cash, the unit holders receive units allotted to them at the Ex-dividend NAV.
An investment plan in which you can elect to automatically reinvest cash Dividends and capital gains distributions, thereby accumulating more shares.
An arrangement that allows dividends on stocks or mutual funds to be used to purchase additional shares of the stock or mutual fund. A way of compounding the return on your investment.