Over many years,share repurchases have accounted for an increasing percentage of the total cash paid out by firms to shareholders.

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According to various studies and reports, share repurchases have indeed been increasing as a percentage of total cash paid out by firms to shareholders. One such report by S&P Dow Jones Indices found that from 2005 to 2015, share repurchases contributed to about 54% of S&P 500 companies' combined payouts to shareholders. This trend has continued in recent years, with share repurchases being a popular way for companies to return cash to their investors.

Over Many Years,share Repurchases Have Accounted for an Increasing Percentage