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What the Walt Disney Dividend Increase Means for Mutual Fund Investors (DIS)

Shauna O'Brien

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After the closing bell on Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) boosted its annual dividend by 34%. Here’s what this news means for mutual fund investors.

Inside Disney’s Dividend Increase

After reporting record results for FY2014, Disney has boosted its annual dividend by 34%. The company pays its dividend every January. The next dividend will be $1.15, compared to last year’s dividend of 86 cents. The dividend will be paid on January 8. Information about the upcoming dividend is below.
Payment Declared Date Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Pay Date
$1.15 December 3 December 11 December 15 January 8

Mutual Funds to Watch

This dividend increase is a direct results of the company’s continued success and increase in share price. For investors seeking exposure to the company, a mutual fund investment could be a good alternative. Below are the three mutual funds that currently own the largest stakes in DIS.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Index Fund 1.51%
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund 1.50%
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index 1.01%

The Bottom Line

Disney’s dividend increase is great news for income-focused investors, although its dividend yield still may not be ideal for a dividend investor. Investors interested in Disney may also be interested in SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) and Time Warner (TWX)

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What the Walt Disney Dividend Increase Means for Mutual Fund Investors (DIS)

Shauna O'Brien

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After the closing bell on Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) boosted its annual dividend by 34%. Here’s what this news means for mutual fund investors.

Inside Disney’s Dividend Increase

After reporting record results for FY2014, Disney has boosted its annual dividend by 34%. The company pays its dividend every January. The next dividend will be $1.15, compared to last year’s dividend of 86 cents. The dividend will be paid on January 8. Information about the upcoming dividend is below.
Payment Declared Date Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Pay Date
$1.15 December 3 December 11 December 15 January 8

Mutual Funds to Watch

This dividend increase is a direct results of the company’s continued success and increase in share price. For investors seeking exposure to the company, a mutual fund investment could be a good alternative. Below are the three mutual funds that currently own the largest stakes in DIS.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Index Fund 1.51%
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund 1.50%
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index 1.01%

The Bottom Line

Disney’s dividend increase is great news for income-focused investors, although its dividend yield still may not be ideal for a dividend investor. Investors interested in Disney may also be interested in SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) and Time Warner (TWX)

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