Dividends and buybacks split investors. Both are a form of cash return to shareholders, but both also have their drawbacks. Company executives view these two methods of cash return very differently and are often unsure which is the best strategy to adopt.
Three ways to return cash
When it comes to capital returns, a company should retain its earnings if it can earn a rate . . .
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Rupert is a committed value investor and regularly writes and invests following the principles set out by Benjamin Graham. He is the editor and co-owner of Hidden Value Stocks, a quarterly investment newsletter aimed at institutional investors. Rupert owns shares in Berkshire Hathaway.
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