How to Calculate a Dividend Yield

Like the PE, earnings are variable, so are dividends. If you put money in the bank at 2%, you will get your 2% short of Australia failing as a country. So those things, it's variable. Don't ever take dividends to the bank, not literally metaphorically. The whole idea of that is to say here is some cash for you to fund your lifestyle while you keep the other money invested in the business That's hopefully going to grow over time, worth more over time. We've had some questions on that in the mailbag. We have a service does that. It's called Dividend Yield Finder and can be accessed by clicking here.