Investors who buy stock in a corporation expect to earn returns on their investment from dividends and an increase in the value of the stock (a capital gain).

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This is a basic principle of investing in stocks. Investors expect to earn returns in the form of dividends and an increase in the stock's value, which can result in a capital gain when sold.

Investors Who Buy Stock in a Corporation Expect to Earn