In finance, a dividend unit is the right to receive payments equal to actual
dividend
A dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a portion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. Any amount not distributed is taken to be re-i ...
s paid on a
share or a
stock.
A dividend unit can be granted for a term, for example 20 years from the date of grant.
In the United States, dividend units are sometimes offered to employees as part of their retirement plan.
References
Units
Unit may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* UNIT, a fictional military organization in the science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''
* Unit of action, a discrete piece of action (or beat) in a theatrical presentation
Music
* Unit (album), ...
{{investment-stub