I'm trying to understand the distinction between scrip and stock. I know they both have some relation to shares and investing, but I'm not clear on how they differ from each other. Can someone explain the main differences between scrip and stock?
7 answers
noah_doe_writer
Fri Nov 08 2024
Companies may distribute stock dividends when they are facing a cash shortage.
CryptoTitaness
Fri Nov 08 2024
Alternatively, they might opt to issue stock dividends as a strategy to retain cash.
Rosalia
Thu Nov 07 2024
Retaining cash can be beneficial for a company's growth and expansion plans.
CryptoEmpire
Thu Nov 07 2024
This can be an attractive option for shareholders who believe in the company's long-term growth potential.
Martina
Thu Nov 07 2024
A scrip dividend is a unique type of dividend offered by corporations.