Agreed. If I own part of a company that is doing well, I shouldn't have to sell part of it to be compensated for my investment. Dividends are in theory supposed to be the primary means by which investors get compensated. Not paying a dividend totally flies in the face of what business is all about.
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Agreed. If I own part of a company that is doing well, I shouldn't have to sell part of it to be compensated for my investment. Dividends are in theory supposed to be the primary means by which investors get compensated. Not paying a dividend totally flies in the face of what business is all about.
Why dividends mean more than stock buybacks?
Because it reflects a contribution to society instead of reflecting your sociopathy?