Dividends are a company's net profit that it pays to its investors as a reward for holding stocks. Dividends are paid quarterly, semi-annually or annually. The type and number of stocks purchased, as well as the company's performance and its "dividend policy" affect the amount of dividends. There are approximately 2,100 companies which pay dividends on US exchanges.
You can view companies that pay dividends on the website.
Who is entitled to dividends?
Dividends can be received by all individuals and legal entities that managed to be included in the list (register) of shareholders before the payment date. Thanks to dividends, stocks can generate double income. The first dividends may be enough to cover the brokerage commission you paid to buy the securities. In the future, dividends can become additional passive income.