Is it better for a public company to increase its dividends, or institute a share buyback?
I would prefer a dividend paying company, rather than share appreciation. And I would prefer that the dividends increase over time.
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Is it better for a public company to increase its dividends, or institute a share buyback?

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I would prefer a dividend paying company, rather than share appreciation. And I would prefer that the dividends increase over time.