James Green just bought a stock which he expects will provide him with a quarterly cash payment,although that payment is not guaranteed.In fact,he expects the amount of the payment to vary over time.What type of payment is he expecting to receive?

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James Green is expecting to receive a dividend, which is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. Dividends are typically paid on a regular basis (e.g., quarterly) but are not guaranteed and can vary in amount.

James Green Just Bought a Stock Which He Expects Will