# Dividend

*Saving & Investing — Finicade finance glossary*

A slice of a company's profit paid out to shareholders, usually in cash every quarter. Reinvested dividends compound, and historically they account for a surprisingly large share of the stock market's total return.

**Related terms:** [Stock (Equity)](https://finicade.com/glossary/stock), [Yield](https://finicade.com/glossary/yield), [Dividend Yield](https://finicade.com/glossary/dividend-yield)

**Taught in:** Money Basics — Stocks & Bonds, Finally Explained

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/dividend