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Big 8 Split (TSX:BIG.PR.D.PFD) Retained Earnings : C$0.00 Mil (As of Jun. 2018)


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What is Big 8 Split Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Big 8 Split's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 was C$0.00 Mil.


Big 8 Split Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Big 8 Split's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Big 8 Split Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


Big 8 Split  (TSX:BIG.PR.D.PFD) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


Big 8 Split (TSX:BIG.PR.D.PFD) Business Description

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Big 8 Split Inc is a Canada based closed-end investment fund company. Its principal business is to invest in private equity, private debt, and public securities. In private equity investment, the company directly invests in real estate. The group also makes direct investments in mortgages and other debt secured by real estate in private debt investments. Public securities investments include investments in public listed companies that own investment-grade real estate. In addition, the company also offers integrated solutions by combining the three investment strategies into one balanced vehicle for specific investment mandates. Timbercreek Asset Management is the investment fund manager of the company.

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