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Today, we'll explore what shares are. A share is essentially a unit of ownership in a company. Can anyone tell me why owning a share might be important?
It can give us a say in company decisions and a share of the profits!
Exactly! Owning shares means having a stake in the company's successes. Remember: 'Shares = Stake in Success'. Now, can anyone describe the difference between face value and market value?
Face value is what the share is initially worth, but market value is what it sells for now.
Great explanation! So, face value is fixed when shares are issued, while market value fluctuates based on supply and demand. Let’s move on to dividends—who can tell me what a dividend is?
It's money that companies pay shareholders from their profits!
Exactly right! Dividends are an important return on investment for shareholders. Remember the phrase 'Dividends = Profit Share'. Any final thoughts before we summarize?
So, shares give ownership and dividends are how we gain from owning those shares!
Precisely! Today, we've covered shares, their face and market values, and what dividends are. Well done, everyone!
Now let’s delve into dividends further and introduce yield. How do we calculate a dividend?
By taking the dividend percentage times the face value!
Good! The formula is: Dividend = (Dividend% × Face Value) / 100. Now, if you own 10 shares with a face value of ₹100 and a dividend rate of 12%, what would your total dividend be?
That would be ₹12 per share! So, ₹12 times 10 shares equals ₹120!
Exactly! Now let’s talk yield. Can someone explain what yield represents?
It's the return on investment as a percentage of the market value, right?
Absolutely! The formula for yield is: Yield% = (Dividend / Market Value) × 100. If your dividend for a share is ₹12 and the market value is ₹120, what is your yield percentage?
That would be 10%!
Right again! To sum up, we've explored how dividends work and how to calculate yield. Great job!
Let’s apply what we've learned. A company offers a share with a face value of ₹100, the market value is ₹150, and the dividend declared is 8%. How would you analyze this investment?
I’d calculate the dividend first: ₹100 × 8% = ₹8.
Great start! And what about the yield?
For yield, it’s ₹8 on a market value of ₹150, so Yield% = (8/150) × 100, which is about 5.33%.
Excellent calculation! Now, considering these values, what does this yield suggest about the investment?
A lower yield might mean the stock is expensive relative to its dividends.
Exactly! A higher market value compared to dividends paid could indicate a relatively more expensive stock. In finance, this analysis often provides insight into investment decisions. Before we wrap up, what are key takeaways regarding shares and dividends?
Shares represent ownership and we earn through dividends and analyze returns via yield!
That's perfectly summarized! Excellent work in applying these concepts!
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● Share: A unit of ownership in a company.
A share represents a portion of ownership in a company. When you buy a share, you become a shareholder, meaning you own a part of that business. For instance, if a company has issued 1,000 shares and you buy 100 shares, you own 10% of that company.
Think of a share like a piece of a pizza. If you buy a slice, you own a fraction of the whole pizza. The more slices you own, the bigger your share of the pizza, just as owning more shares gives you a larger stake in the company.
● Face Value (FV): The nominal value of a share (usually ₹10 or ₹100).
Face Value, also known as par value, is the initial value of a share as stated by the company when it is issued. For example, if a company's share has a face value of ₹10, this is the baseline value recorded on the share certificate, and it is significant for calculating dividends.
Consider face value as the price tag on a new shirt in a store. It is what the store says the shirt is worth when you first see it. However, once you take it to the cashier, you might pay more or less based on various factors like discounts or demand.
● Market Value (MV): The price at which a share is bought/sold in the market.
Market Value refers to the current price at which shares can be bought or sold in the stock market. This value fluctuates based on supply and demand, investor sentiment, and the company's performance. It tells you what other investors are willing to pay for a share right now.
Think of market value like the current price of a concert ticket. If the concert is popular, the ticket prices might go up. Conversely, if many people are selling their tickets, the price might drop. The market value of a share changes similarly based on investor interest.
● Dividend: The return paid by the company to shareholders, usually a % of the face value.
Dividends are payments made to shareholders from a company's profits. This amount is typically expressed as a percentage of the face value of the share. For example, if a company declares a 12% dividend on a share with a face value of ₹100, the shareholder receives ₹12.
Imagine you invested in a lemonade stand, and every time the stand makes a profit, you get a share of that profit. If you agreed to get a percentage of what the stand makes, that would be like your dividend. The more money the stand makes, the more you get.
● Yield: Return on investment as a % of the market value.
Yield is a measure of the income generated by an investment, calculated as a percentage of the market value. It helps investors assess how much they're earning based on the current market price of a share. For instance, if a share sells for ₹120 and pays a ₹12 dividend, the yield is calculated as (12/120) × 100 = 10%.
Think of yield like the interest you earn on a savings account compared to how much money you have in the account. If you put ₹1,000 in the bank and earned ₹100 in interest, your yield would be 10%. Similarly, yield from shares indicates how well your investment is performing against its current value.
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Key Concepts
Share: A unit that represents ownership in a company.
Face Value (FV): The nominal value at which shares are issued.
Market Value (MV): The price at which a share is currently selling.
Dividend: A share of a company's profits distributed to shareholders.
Yield: The percentage return on investment based on market value.
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A company declares a 12% dividend on shares with a face value of ₹100. If you own 10 shares, your dividend income is ₹12 per share, totaling ₹120.
With a market value of ₹150, the yield from your dividend of ₹8 would be approximately 5.33%.
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A share is a stake, it's not a mistake, dividends do make your profits awake!
Once upon a time, in a financial land, people bought shares of companies to get a hand in profits, called dividends, rewards for their stands.
SFDY: Shares, Face value, Dividends, Yield - remember these key finance concepts!
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Term: Share
Definition:
A unit of ownership in a company.
Term: Face Value (FV)
The nominal value of a share, typically set at issuance.
Term: Market Value (MV)
The current price at which a share is bought or sold in the market.
Term: Dividend
A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.
Term: Yield
The return on investment expressed as a percentage of the market value.
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