Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on only buying stocks that pay dividends

CCTV America reporter Patrice Howard interviewed Kevin O'Leary, a financial investor and one of the stars of the reality television show "Shark Tank" about how investors can find opportunities in today's market. She asked him one more question about why it's important to buy stocks that pay dividends. Watch his response here.

[MBarberfanlife]

I will say that a company that pays dividends (along with a strong balance sheet) does give you peace of mind that the stock is backed by something useful--beyond mere speculation.

[Sam-uerv]

Some Companies that are growth sooner or later start paying Dividends.. PayPal will and few others similar..

[pioneercolonel]

There are 3 ways a company pays back its stockholders:
1. Capital reinvestment to expand the business, think of MSFT or APPLE before they were paying dividends.
2. Stock buybacks: If done correctly the best way there is. Think of Berkshire.

3. Dividends: The sweetest way there is but most taxed version as well. Unless in 401K or something like that.

If a company fails to do either or all of the above avoid it like a dog avoids fleas.

[luygvkz]

What doesn’t mention is that dividends come from the exploitation of the worker.

[Monopolist]

Only a couple years later and hes long Tesla, lol

[johncharles]

share buybacks are more tax efficient o leary...