Hence the leap, to defray the cost of the stock. You earn money from the option and the float money (compounding) from the option money. You still will be getting the reduced dividend. Also, if you have chosen wisely, you own a quality stock...
T sux ass. I bought it right before the pandemic. But hey, great yield? (Ahahahah, I just made myself laugh).
yeah. Div policy is a significant signalling factor. Intels attempt at saying “everything is awesome.” (Now I have that lego song stuck in my head)