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Dividends and International Finance

Dividends and International Finance

This course is part of Principles of Finance Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate dividend policy decisions by explaining why dividends matter, when they can be paid, and how splits and stock dividends affect shareholders.
Explain how foreign markets, currencies, and international risks can influence financial decisions.

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Learn how corporations create shareholder value through strategic dividend policies and navigate the complexities of international finance. This course examines key profit distribution strategies, like stock splits and repurchases, alongside crucial global topics such as foreign exchange markets and capital budgeting for direct foreign investment. By the end of this course, you will be able to evaluate a firm's dividend policy and make informed recommendations on its international financial strategy.

In this course, we will explore dividend policies of organizations and international finance, key aspects of corporate finance, and global markets. We'll discuss how firms distribute profits to stockholders and analyze the impact of dividend policies on stock prices. Topics include stock dividends, stock splits, and stock repurchases. Additionally, we'll delve into the internationalization of business, foreign exchange markets, interest rate and purchasing parity, and capital budgeting for direct foreign investment.

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2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

2 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz60 minutes
Practice Quiz60 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 75 minutes

Reading: Understanding Dividend Policies pp. 438-44820 minutes
Reading: Dividends and Stock Splits pp. 448-45515 minutes
Reading : International Business Finance pp. 510-51515 minutes
Reading: Exchange rates and Foreign Exchange Transactions pp. 516-52825 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Dividend Payment Process5 minutes
Interactive: Stock Splits vs. Stock Dividends5 minutes
Interactive: Topics in Business Internationalization5 minutes
Interactive: Foreign Exchange Trading Participants5 minutes

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