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The aim is to develop a methodology for breaking down REIT dividends into discretionary and nondiscretionary components.

An Examination of REIT Dividend Payout Policy

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The aim is to develop a methodology for breaking down REIT dividends into discretionary and nondiscretionary components.
Developed a new methodology for analyzing REIT dividends
Examined tax characteristics to measure discretionary dividends
Analyzed relationships between discretionary and nondiscretionary dividends
Discretionary dividends average 18% to 35% of total dividends
Found an inverse relationship between discretionary and nondiscretionary dividends
Identified dividend smoothing as the main factor influencing discretionary dividends

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Proposes a new methodology to analyze REIT dividend components, revealing systematic patterns in discretionary payouts.

Walter I. Boudry (2011) studied this question.

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