dividend

noun

1. a bonus
something extra (especially a share of a surplus)

2. that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders
usually paid quarterly

3. a number to be divided by another number

1. 红利;股息;股利
A dividend is the part of a company's profits which is paid to people who have shares in the company.

e.g. The first quarter dividend has been increased by nearly 4 per cent.
第一季度的股息增长了近 4%。

2. 有回报;产生效益
If something pays dividends, it brings advantages at a later date.

e.g. Steps taken now to maximise your health will pay dividends later on.
现在采取措施增强体质会使你日后受益。

3. see also: peace dividend

1. 红利：当取出RRSP项下的钱是按100%收入交税的.( 100% taxable income) 无论你的投资收益是利息(interest), 红利(dividend) 还是资本增值( capital gain). 所以什么时候买RRSP,和什么时候提取RRSP都是一种理财知识.

2. 派息：除了股票升值之外,派息(Dividend)亦是股票投资的回报来源. 派息比率显示每股派息与每股盈利的关系. 合理而言,这个比率介乎於30至50%之间,令股票持有者可即时分享企业盈利,同时亦可保留部份盈余,作企业发展投资之用.