Wednesday, May 15, 2013

MSFT: Microsoft: How Safe Is The Dividend?

Microsoft: How Safe Is The Dividend?
by Josh Arnold

Microsoft's (MSFT) dividend has been a mainstay of the company for years and a big reason why some investors hold the shares. At present, the stock yields 2.8% even after a very large run to nearly $33. With our zero interest rate policy environment offering little for income investors, Microsoft shares are attractive as a bond replacement due to their yield and opportunity for capital gains. The question inexorably becomes, how safe is that dividend? This article will take a look at how safe Microsoft's payout to shareholders is. read more »

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