Dividends and Voting

In the United States there is a general vote on Tuesday – besides the Presidential election, there are many other votes for office and many states have special votes. If you are a citizen, you should vote. If for no other reason, November 11 is coming forth and we remember those who lost lives in part to allow people to vote.If you are near a mythical average voter, you will likely have a variety of different views on subjects which makes it good, the polls indicate the presidential vote is close. Your vote is needed.

One of the many advantages of dividend producing stocks is you can vote for management or even against them if you wish. Voting is something you do on a regular basis. It is easier to vote for shares than it is for politicians. If you vote you shares you can vote over the phone, the computer, mail in your vote, attend the meeting or vote by proxy. If you vote for politicians, most places you have to do it in person. (The writer has never understood why it is easier to vote for shares than voting for people who likely have a bigger influence in your lives, it is after all voting.) Anyways voting is important, if you vote about a company’s management and you are eligible to vote, you should vote.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions

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