A dividend is when a company shares profits with shareholders, usually as cash.
Example: If you hold 100 shares and the dividend is £0.50 per share, you’ll receive £50.
At Freetrade:
We add dividends to your account once we’ve received them (normally within 2 working days).
They’re paid into the same account you hold the shares in.
If paid in another currency, we’ll convert them into pounds at the market rate (no FX fee).
You’ll be notified when a dividend arrives.
Fractional shares also earn dividends, rounded down to the nearest 1p.