Dividends Decoded – Ex-Dates, Payout Ratios & the Total Return Trap | TMM Ep 6

Think buying before the ex-dividend date guarantees a payout? Not quite. This episode breaks down how dividend payout ratios work, what total return really means, and why timing matters when chasing that passive income.The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.