Dividends

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Dividends

Dividends are a portion of a company's profits distributed to shareholders. Here's a closer look at what they are, how they work, and the tax implications.

What Are Dividends?

Definition: Dividends are a distribution of profits from a company to its shareholders. They can be paid in cash or in the form of additional shares.
Type:
- Cash Dividends: Direct payments to shareholders, usually on a quarterly or annual basis.
- Stock Dividends: Distribution of additional shares instead of cash, which dilutes the ownership but increases the total number of shares owned.

How Do They Work?

Dividend Declaration:
- The company decides to distribute a dividend, officially declaring it. The ex-dividend date and the payment date are communicated.
Ex-Dividend Date:
- This is the date after which the purchasers of the shares are not entitled to receive the dividend. Only those who owned the shares before this date will receive the payment.
Payment:
- Dividends are paid in cash or shares to shareholders of record on the payment date.

Dividend Taxation

Tax Rate:
- In Italy, dividends are subject to a 26% withholding tax, which is withheld at source.

Declaration:
- Even if the withholding tax is handled by the intermediary, it is important to keep track of the dividends received for any tax returns.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dividends

Advantages:
- Income Stream: They provide regular income to investors.
- Financial Health Indicators: Companies that pay dividends regularly are often considered financially sound.
Disadvantages:
- Taxation: Dividends are subject to taxation, which reduces the net return to the investor.
- Seeking Growth: Companies may choose to reinvest profits for growth rather than pay dividends, which may not satisfy income-oriented investors.

Conclusion
Dividends can be an important source of of income for investors, especially those seeking regular cash flow.

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How to calculate the yield of an investment in BTPs

The coupons are quarterly with minimum guaranteed rates and increasing over time at pre-established deadlines. A premium is provided for those who purchase the security during the placement phase and keep it until maturity.

How to calculate BTPs

Enter how much to invest in BTPs in the simulator and the net yield will be immediately calculated by processing the purchase price, maturity of the security, interest on the coupons, purchase day, amount of the investment, preferential taxation of 12.5%

How to calculate BTP yield

Enter in the simulator how much to invest in BTP and the net yield will be calculated immediately by processing the purchase price, maturity of the security, coupon interest, purchase day, investment amount, reduced taxation of 12.5%

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Dividends

Dividends are payments made by joint-stock companies to their shareholders

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