Investment glossary terms beginning with the letter Q:

Qualified Dividend- A dividend that is taxed at a lower tax rate than ordinary dividends because they meet a certain set of requirements outlined in the internal revenue code. To be a qualified dividend, the dividend generally must be paid by an American company or by a foreign company on the IRS’s approved list, and the required holding period must be met.

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