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That part of the company's profit which is given to the shareholders in cash.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Basics
Dividend — That part of the company's profit which is given in cash to the shareholders.
This term comes under Market Basics, in the section "Corporate Action and IPO". Events coming from the company that silently change your holding:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• IPO
• FPO
• Listing Day
• Record Date / Ex-Date
• Bonus Issue
• Stock Split
• Buyback
• Rights Issue
• Face Value
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET BASICS: ABC of Market" - this term has been taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.