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how do dividend stocks work?
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dividend stocks are stocks that pay out a portion of the company's profits to shareholders on a regular basis. when a company earns a profit, they can either reinvest it in the company or pay it out to its shareholders. companies that choose to pay out dividends to their shareholders can issue a dividend that is paid out on a regular basis (such as monthly, quarterly, or annually). dividend stocks typically pay out more attractive yields than other stocks and can be an attractive investment for income-seeking investors.
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