A stock that pays dividends regularly. Associated with firms that have stable earnings and operate in a mature industry. (Compare Growth stock.)
Icome stocks, which tend to be less volatile, are stocks with a high dividend yield that investors typically buy for the purpose of using them as income. This type of stock can combine the security of a bond with the chance of capital appreciation. Drawbacks of owning such stocks are that their dividends are treated as taxable income and that they are sensitive to both inflation and rising interest rates.
Those stocks having a history of regular dividend payments that contribute the largest proportion of the stock's overall return.
A security with a solid record of dividend payments and which offers a dividend yield higher than the average common stock.
Income stocks appeal to investors seeking attractive dividend yields. Income stocks have a long and sustained record of paying higher than average dividends regularly (e.g., utilities).
A stock which pays a relatively high dividend.
Common stock that pays dividends at a higher-than-average rate, resulting in a higher yield for stockholders. Income stock frequently in preferred by investors who seek current income in addition to growth.
A stock with a history of paying steady dividends.
Common stock with a high dividend yield and few profitable investment opportunities.
Stocks having a history of regular dividend payments that contribute to the largest portion of the stock's overall return.
Common stock that pays out a relatively large portion of earnings as dividends, resulting in a high yield for investors. Income stocks offer lower risk than growth stocks.
Common stocks that pay large dividends that an investor could use as income.
A stock that pays a relatively high dividend.
A stock that provides a generous dividend yield that is relatively well assured.
A stock with a history of regular dividend payments that constitute the largest portion of the stock's overall return.
common stock that pays, or is expected to pay, an attractive dividend to shareholders. Usually stock from a more mature company that does not expect expansion or growth
Stocks that have a history of high earnings levels and are expected to continue in this way in the future.
