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Sale and Dividends

Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services Apr 7, 2022
chart shows the level of dividends for all the stocks in the S&P 500

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There are two ways to make money in stocks:

  1. Sell your stock to someone else.  
  2. Receive cash distributions from the stock (most often in the form of regular dividends.)

Here is a great chart from S&P Dow Jones that shows the level of dividends for all the stocks in the S&P 500. You’ll notice a steady increase every year (except for a minor reduction during COVID) going all the way back to 2012, and so far this year, we are on track for another record.

Quite simply, over time, this increase in dividends is why the prices of stocks go up.
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Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services
Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services

Experienced professionals from our wealth management services team can help you achieve a bright financial future through investment strategies tailored to you. We’ll show you all of the options available and help you choose the ones best suited to you. We’ll provide high-quality, personal service as we work toward your goals together. Our Portfolio Managers do not receive commissions on trades; our recommendations of investments are based solely on your best interests.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.

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