Dividends are tricky to understand: the cash payouts may look good, but if a company is failing to reinvest in it's business it may not grow over time. Stocks that pay dividends can be a good form of passive income, but if you're focused on the long term there are good reasons to avoid them. Investing Nerd Andy Rosen breaks down the difference between dividend investing and growth investing to inform you for stronger investments.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:18 Dividend and Growth Investing Explained
0:44 Dividend Investing Explained
1:49 Payout Ratio Explained
2:17 Dividend Yield Explained
5:29 Evaluating a Growth Stock

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