CFDs are complex financial instruments and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. A significant proportion of retail investors incur losses when trading leveraged products such as CFDs. You should carefully consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your capital.
A dividend is the portion of net income that a company distributes to its shareholders. When a company generates profits, it can reinvest them in the business or distribute them. Dividend payments are the direct way for shareholders to receive a share of the profits without selling their shares.