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Dividends vs share buybacks – what investors need to know
What’s the difference between dividends and share buybacks, what do they mean for you and is one better than the other? We take a closer look.
Published May 17, 2023
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May 17, 2023
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Aarin Chiekrie
Equity Analyst
Aarin is a member of the Equity Research team. Alongside our other analysts, he provides regular research and analysis on individual companies and wider sectors. Having a keen interest in global economics, he knows how macro-events can impact individual companies.
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Published: 17th May 2023