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Originally Posted by Amnorix
Right. The dividends paid ought to be part of the increase in value, I'm thinking. If the company announced a special, one-time dividend equal to 20% of the value of the stock, that's no different than appreciation (other than tax treatment I guess) of 20% really.
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Dividends absolutely should be included in your return. Total return = interest + dividends + capital gains + distributions.
In my investments I have the dividends reinvested.