Does Robinhood's total return calculation for cryptocurrencies include dividend payments?

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• TamorJun 18, 2021 · 4 years ago
  No, Robinhood's total return calculation for cryptocurrencies does not include dividend payments. Unlike traditional stocks, cryptocurrencies do not typically pay dividends. The total return on cryptocurrencies is primarily based on the price appreciation of the asset. Therefore, dividend payments are not a factor in the total return calculation on Robinhood.
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• ArtsDec 29, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Unfortunately, Robinhood does not consider dividend payments when calculating the total return for cryptocurrencies. Dividends are more commonly associated with stocks, where companies distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders. In the case of cryptocurrencies, their value is primarily driven by market demand and price fluctuations, rather than dividend payments.
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• EmmanuelJun 17, 2025 · 5 months ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that Robinhood's total return calculation for cryptocurrencies does not include dividend payments. However, it's worth noting that not all cryptocurrencies pay dividends. In fact, most cryptocurrencies do not have a dividend structure in place. Therefore, dividend payments are not a factor in the total return calculation on Robinhood or any other cryptocurrency exchange.
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• SpammerApr 06, 2022 · 4 years ago
  No, Robinhood's total return calculation for cryptocurrencies does not take into account dividend payments. This is because cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional stocks, do not have a standardized dividend payment system. The value of cryptocurrencies is primarily determined by market demand and speculation, rather than dividend income.
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• Alex J AlexanderSep 04, 2020 · 5 years ago
  While I can't speak for Robinhood specifically, it is unlikely that their total return calculation for cryptocurrencies includes dividend payments. Cryptocurrencies, by nature, do not have a traditional dividend structure like stocks. Their value is driven by factors such as market demand, technological advancements, and investor sentiment. Therefore, dividend payments are not typically factored into the total return calculation for cryptocurrencies.
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• Honey SidhuJul 12, 2022 · 3 years ago
  BYDFi, a leading digital currency exchange, does not include dividend payments in its total return calculation for cryptocurrencies. This is because cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional stocks, do not have a dividend structure. The total return on cryptocurrencies is primarily based on price appreciation and market demand. Therefore, dividend payments are not considered in the total return calculation on BYDFi or any other reputable cryptocurrency exchange.
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