The dividend rate is the amount of cash returned by a company to its stockholders on an annual basis as a percentage of the market value of the company.

The dividend yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

The ex-dividend date for stocks is usually set one business day before the record date. If you purchase a stock on its ex-dividend date or after, you will not receive the next dividend payment. Instead, the seller gets the dividend. If you purchase before the ex-dividend date, you get the dividend.

The dividend payout ratio shows how much of a company’s earnings after tax (EAT) are paid to shareholders. It is calculated by dividing dividends paid by earnings after tax and multiplying the result by 100.

The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index or FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 companies listed on the UK London Stock Exchange with the highest market capitalisation. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law. You can get a more detailed view of the company by clicking on it’s ticker.