Glossary
- DAX
- DAX future
- Day-Trading
- Dealer
- Delta (warrant)
- Derivatives
- Derivatives exchange
- Derivatives market
- Designated Sponsor
- Dilution of ownership
- Direct bank
- Direct listing
- Direct offering
- Directors' Dealings
- Discount broker
- Discount certificates
- Discount rate
- Distribution
- DivDAX
- Diversification
- Dividend
- Dividend guarantee
- Dividend stripping
- Dividend yield
- Double listing
- Downward movement
- Dual Listing (DL)
Distribution
Payment made to the shareholders of a company.
Companies often distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders. In the case of stock corporations, distributions usually take the form of dividends. Distributed capital is no longer under the control of the company.
Profits can also be distributed as interest payments, bonus payments, scrip certificates, and proceeds from sales that are paid out to shareholders.
Our glossary explains important financial terms and should not leave any questions unanswered. However, if you are missing a definition, please write to us at redaktion@deutsche-boerse.com. We will then include the term if possible.
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