New York Community Bancorp Inc (NYCB)

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I suggest you go to your local library, and check out a basic book on stock market investing. You will discover that dividends are sometimes issued by profitable companies to their shareholders in both the form of cash payments, (usually 4 times a year) or in additional shares of stock. These dividends are usually paid out of the profits that certain companies make throughout the year. However, not all companies are in a position to do this. Dividends are usually limited to a select group of mature, stable, and profitable companies. These type of companies tend to appeal to individuals who are looking for safety of their principle, and yield as well.