what is Shares and Dividends mean
Shares are a way of raising funds from the Public investors or held by promoters. Share is a unit which has a par value and is bought and sold at Market price. There are two types of shares i.e., Common Stock and Preferred Stock. Preferred Stock holders' has more preference with respect to payment of dividend or repayment of principal than Common stock holders'
Dividend is the amount that is distributed among the shareholders'. It is a return to shareholders' for their investment in the company. Dividends are proposed by Board of Directors and is authorised by shareholders' in the genral meetings. Dividends are paid out of Retained Earnings.
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