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Find the yield and the yearly income from a dividend stock.
Dividend yield shows how much cash a stock pays each year compared with its price. It helps you compare income from different stocks. A very high yield can be a warning sign, so always check if the company earns enough to cover it.
Dividend yield = yearly dividend per share divided by share price, times 100. Yearly income = shares x yearly dividend.
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