Equity Income
1. Income that is earned through an investment in equity.
2. A type of mutual fund whose portfolio is invested in companies that are determined to be of high quality and have a strong history of dividend growth.
Investopedia Commentary
1. A shareholder receives equity income usually through dividends or capital gains. 2. This type of investment strategy attempts to provide a stable income for investors by choosing securities that will provide both capital appreciation and consistent dividends.
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See also: Capital Appreciation, Capital Gain, Cash, Dividend, Equity, Income