Bird In Hand

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Definition: Bird In Hand


Bird In Hand


Full Definition of Bird In Hand


The belief that investors prefer stocks that are currently paying dividends to stocks whose value may grow through capital appreciation. The belief is based on the assumption that most people prefer certainty (dividends) to speculation (capital appreciation).


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Bird In Hand are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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