DIVIDENDS ARE NOT FREE MONEY

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The video debunks a common misconception about dividends by using a clear, simple example and visual aid. It also touches on related concepts like compound interest and taxation, providing valuable financial education in a concise format.

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The video explains that dividends are not free money, as the stock price decreases by the dividend amount paid out. It highlights that while compound interest on growth stocks can snowball, dividends are taxed and do not necessarily increase net worth.

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1Introduction: Dividends are not free money
2Example: $100 stock pays $5 dividend
3Explanation: Stock price reduces, net worth remains the same
4Comparison: Growth stocks vs. dividend stocks
5Taxation: Dividends are taxed

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DIVIDENDS ARE NOT FREE MONEY

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Dividends are not free money. So let's say you have a stock that is worth $100 and they pay a dividend of $5. What actually happens is the stock price is reduced by the amount of dividend that's paid. So in reality, here's you now have a stock that is worth $95 and you have cash worth $5. What's the difference between a net worth of $95 stocks and $5 cash and a net worth of $100 in stock? It's the same damn thing. You didn't make any progress. People think like dividends it's going to snowball. Everyone says snowball makes me crazy. Compound interest also snowballs on growth investments, right? S&P 500 for example. The chat is awesome. You also know that this right here is taxed. If it's in a brokerage account. So not only are you long term, you are now being taxed. Now granted, tax more than short term capital gains tax. Although if you invest in a REIT investment trust, the dividend is not a qualified dividend. So chat, what's the lesson? Dividends = Free $$