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Ordinary Dividend

Investing
A dividend taxed at your regular income tax rate rather than the preferential qualified dividend rate.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Ordinary Dividend — a dividend taxed at your regular income tax rate rather than the preferential qualified — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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