Reminder - Visa (V) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon

In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from V is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 0.73% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.

The chart below shows the one year performance of V shares, versus its 200 day moving average:

Looking at the chart above, V's low point in its 52 week range is $293.89 per share, with $373.97 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $367.13.

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, V makes up 8.41% of the iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (Symbol: IYG) which is trading lower by about 0.5% on the day Friday. (see other ETFs holding V).

In Friday trading, Visa Inc shares are currently off about 1% on the day.

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