generous
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For investors looking for a less extreme version of the dividend growth strategy with more a generous payout, he recommends the $125 billion Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, which also has plenty of tech.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced changes to the tax system around property ownership, ending so-called “negative gearing” that directs generous financial incentives toward those buying investment homes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Growth is expected to remain solid, with generous government subsidies helping contain inflation and support consumer spending despite the impact from the Middle East conflict, said Capital Economics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The latest exuberance in equities did not reflect as broad and generous a market bounce as it might appear at first glance.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
One meal seemed to flow right into the next and Richie’s mom was very generous with treats.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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