Microsoft (MSFT) Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.91, Up from $0.08
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowMicrosoft (MSFT) increased its quarterly dividend from $0.08 to $0.91 since 2005. Visa (V) also raised its dividend to $0.67 per quarter with an annual total of $2.68. High-yield stocks often erode principal, while dividend growth strategies, like those of MSFT (+715%) and V (+392%), compound income and capital effectively over time. This shift in focus from yield to growth in dividends is crucial for long-term investment strategies. For ordinary investors, understanding these changes can aid in achieving retirement income goals with robust growth potential.
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