EP39: Part 1 - How do you know if the dividend is safe?

Imagine this: you're watching your investments grow, but then your dividend gets cut. Panic sets in. What does this mean? How will it affect your financial future? Join me in this episode of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast as I dissect and demystify the world of dividends: from the importance of dividends to investors, indicators of a dividend cut, to the implications of a dividend reduction. In doing so, I highlight the often overlooked payout ratio and explain how to calculate dividend yields using real-life examples. I cover the following topics in this episode:- What are dividends?- 2 reasons why dividends are important to you- What happens to your investment when a dividend is cut?- What is the payout ratio?Watch till the end to get 10% off coupon code for Simply Investing.Learn more at: https://www.simplyinvesting.com/Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.