Green Mutual Funds Green mutual funds are special sector shares in companies that promote renewable energy, recycling, and natural resources or products. These companies are environmentally responsible companies that seek to help the environment through various resources. Socially responsible mutual funds invest in clean air, clean water, clean energy, smart growth, renewable … [Read more...]
What is Money Market Mutual Funds?
Money Market Mutual Funds Money market mutual funds offer minimal risk and higher return investment than traditional savings accounts. Many choices are available including international trade, which opens the door for profitable investment even if the local economy is not doing well. As with any trade there are risks, however, the severity of loss depends on the intended use … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Annual Dividends?
There are many ways to calculate annual dividends from past periods. The calculation is simple but depends much on industry trends. Dividend history can be used to project future dividends and thus help forecast stock prices. Investors should use historical data and industry trends to interpolate market changes. Calculate annual dividends from historical records provided by … [Read more...]
Tax Theory of Dividends
Putting together a dividend tax theory to match a buy-and-hold investment strategy is much complicated by shifting tax laws. Types If you have held a stock for 60 days, dividends paid from the profits of a domestic publicly traded company are "qualified" dividends and currently are taxed at a maximum 15 percent, which is lower than the marginal tax rate for most investors. … [Read more...]
Can You Reinvest Dividends?
A dividend is one of the primary ways by which a company transfers profits to its shareholders. When you're paid a dividend, you typically can choose to receive it in cash or reinvest it and purchase additional stock. If you choose to reinvest your dividends, in effect, you're taking the dividend payment in stock instead of cash. Power of Reinvestment Reinvesting dividend … [Read more...]