Lecture 6: Buybacks vs. Dividends, and Stock Splits

In this lecture you will see what is split and buyback and its impact on your stocks purchased

Thandiwe Mbeki

Thandiwe Mbeki

Buybacks and stock splits

Buybacks vs. Dividends, and Stock Splits

Two more corporate actions you'll see mentioned constantly alongside dividends. Neither is a dividend, but both get lumped in with "shareholder returns," so it's worth being precise about what each one actually does for you.

Share Buybacks: Returning Capital Without Paying You Directly

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