Dividends vs. Buybacks: An Overview Many companies reward their shareholders in two ways—by paying dividends or buying back shares. An increasing number of blue chips, or well-established companies, are doing both. Paying dividends and stock buybacks make a potent combination that can significantly boost shareholder returns. But which is better—stock buybacks or dividends? A dividend…
Hello friends and lovers of letters, you have been waiting for it for a long time and you even wondered why it took Topito more than fifteen years of existence to classify something as elementary as the letters of the alphabet. I can’t give you this answer, let’s say that we were perhaps too busy…
Winter is almost here, and while most of us enjoy the occasional chill in the air, the season isn’t kind to our skin. There is little moisture in the environment, resulting in extreme dryness. In addition, there are fewer lipids in the skin barrier to keep moisture in. Cold, dry wind exacerbates the situation, and…
Covariance is used in portfolio theory to determine what assets to include in the portfolio. Covariance is a statistical measure of the directional relationship between two asset prices. Modern portfolio theory uses this statistical measurement to reduce the overall risk for a portfolio. A positive covariance means that assets generally move in the same direction….
What Is M-Pesa? M-Pesa is a mobile banking service that allows users to store and transfer money through their mobile phones. M-Pesa was introduced in Kenya as an alternative way for the population of the country to have access to financial services. Safaricom, the largest mobile phone operator in Kenya, launched M-Pesa in 2007. The…
Who says Christmas says want to rewatch good old childhood classics that warm the heart. And what could be better than snuggling up under a plaid in front of LOL or the Twilight saga with a good hot chocolate? According to scientists, this behavior can save 52 minutes of life, so do not hesitate to…
Experience Growing up in a small town in Louisiana with a passion for what made some stocks great and others not so great, Luke Downey performed his first investing exercise as a teenager. With the desire for financial knowledge, he moved to New York City directly after graduation. After a brief stint at a day-trading…
What Is a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)? A deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) is a Canadian employer-sponsored profit sharing plan intended to help employees save for retirement. The money in an employee’s DPSP account grows on a tax-deferred basis until withdrawal. Key Takeaways A deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) is an employer-sponsored profit sharing…
It’s another great year coming to an end (no), and I decided it was time to wrap it all up (which will save me from thinking about my too many failures in 2022). Let’s start with something as embarrassing as this introduction where I only belittle myself: television discomfort. With each new revolution of the…