S&P Global has updated the Dividend Withholding Tax Rates by Country table for 2025. This table is useful for investors looking to invest in ADRs.
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Source: S&P Global
Dividend Withholding Tax Rates by Country for 2025
Latin American Immigration to Canada: Infographic
The Latin American population in Canada tripled in the years from 1996 to 2021. However Latin American immigration to the country is much lower when compared to South Asian immigration. During the same 25-year period, South Asian immigration nearly quadrupled and the total population of South Asians stood at over 2.5 million.
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Source: Statistics Canada
Comparing the Returns of Big Four Australian Bank Stocks
Australian bank stocks have had a great run this year. Among the Big 4, Commonwealth Bank has been the stand out with its stock up by 42% in the domestic market excluding dividends. Since reaching the peak the stock has fallen slightly and closed yesterday with a return of about 40% YTD. It should be noted that if dividends are included returns will be even higher. Though earnings have declined Commonwealth’s PE ratio has soared to 28x leading to the amazing returns.
The following chart shows the YTD return of the Big Four Banks on the US market:
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Source: Google Finance
The chart below shows the 5-year returns:
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Note: The returns shown above DO NOT include dividends.
Source: Google Finance
The current dividend yields of these stocks are listed below with their tickers on the US market:
1.Company: ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ANZGY)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.99%
2.Company: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.22%
3.Company: National Australia Bank Limited (NABZY)
Current Dividend Yield: 4.76%
4.Company: Westpac Banking Corp (WEBNF)
Current Dividend Yield: 7.07%
Note: Dividend yields noted above are as of Dec 27, 2024. Data is known to be accurate from sources used.Please use your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
Disclosure: Long NABZY and WEBNF
The Evolution of Famous British Brand Logos: Infographic
The following infographic shows the evolution of some of the famous British brand logos such as the BBC, Shell, Vodafone, Sky, Cadbury, etc. over the years. Logos change with the time and companies tend to refresh their logos for a variety of reasons.
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Source: Coolinfographics.com