Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/17/12, Resource America Incorporated Class A (NASD: REXI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.03, payable on 10/31/12. As a percentage of REXI's recent stock price of $6.40, this dividend works out to approximately 0.47%.
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Below is a dividend history chart for REXI, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.03 declared by Resource America Incorporated Class A:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from REXI is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 1.88% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.
In Monday trading, Resource America Incorporated Class A shares are currently off about 0.8% on the day.