Q » Explain dividend policy theories.
06 Dec, 2025
A » Dividend policy theories explore how companies decide on the size and timing of dividends to shareholders. The main theories include the Dividend Irrelevance Theory, suggesting dividends don't affect firm value; the Bird-in-the-Hand Theory, proposing dividends are more valued than future capital gains; and the Tax Preference Theory, which argues investors might prefer lower dividends due to favorable capital gains tax treatment.
06 Dec, 2025
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