IN PLAIN ENGLISH
A reduction in the dividend per share. Stopping it altogether is called an omission or suspension.
WHERE YOU MEET IT
A drop on a holding's dividend chart. The Dividend Safety widget calls it a cut when the last four payments average 10% or more below the four before.
WATCH OUT FOR
Compare the same payment year on year. A smaller interim after a larger final isn't a cut.
EXPLAINED IN
Educational content only. It is not personal financial advice.