This article throws light upon the top thirteen determinants of dividend policy. The determinants are: 1. Legal Restrictions 2. Magnitude and Trend of Earnings 3. Desire and Type of Shareholders 4. Nature of Industry 5. Age of the Company 6. Future Financial Requirements 7. Government's Economic Policy 8. Taxation Policy 9. Inflation 10. Control Objectives and Others. Determinant # 1. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the Meaning and Types of Dividend Policy. Meaning of Dividend Policy: The term dividend refers to that part of profits of a company which is distributed by the company among its shareholders. It is the reward of the shareholders for investments made by them in the shares of the company. The investors [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the Advantages and Disadvantages of Stable Dividend Policy. Advantages of Stable Dividend Policy: A stable dividend policy is advantageous to both the investors and the company on account of the following: (a) It is sign of continued normal operations of the company. (b) It stabilises the market value of shares. (c) It [...]