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| Im Not Warren Buffett |
 Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:20 am Post subject: Random Question |
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| I was just wondering if the game takes dividends into account, not that it really matters for monetary purposes but more because some can give you a decent boost in return. |
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| Benjamin |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Nope, no dividends yet.
There would be a lot of programming challenges to overcome. It is a good idea to try to add it at some point but it would be on the long list.  |
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| Im Not Warren Buffett |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I figured as much. Maybe theres a way just to show what the yield would be in your portfolio? I think it would be good to know considering some companies have yields in the 6%+ range, which (assuming its sustainable) means you have more than half the annual market return locked up.
Thats enough of a rant, I'm just kind of a dividend fan, I don't know why. |
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| Benjamin |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| I'm Not Allah wrote: | | I'm just kind of a dividend fan, I don't know why. |
Well, it effects how a stock is traded and everyone likes a bit more money.
Adding this will only make the simulator more realistic.
Actually I'd like to see a good article posted on dividends here because I'm sure a lot of members here have no idea how they work! Can you put it into your own words? |
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| Benjamin |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks that was great. I split it into it's own post.  |
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| frusnak |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject: :shock: if I may add a little to allah's very good statement |
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 if I may add a little to allah's very good statement.. Companies have two ways of adding value to their stock. A dividend, which is a direct way of returning money to the shareholders. Also with a stock buy back program which should increase the value of the company's stock. Both are a sign of a company's financial health 
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| Benjamin |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Im Not Warren Buffett |
| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I feel quite honored to get my own custom built thread!
And Frusnak, I'm NOT Allah.  |
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