Divedend Policy of Listed Firms in Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (Hose)

Abstract

      This study was conducted to examine general information of dividend policy and the determinants of dividend payout ratio of listed firms in stock market in Viet Nam. To achieve these objectives, 154 firms listed in Ho Chi Minh stock exchange (HoSE) were selected and analyzed using descriptive analysis and multiple regression in period 2009- 2013. Results reveal that the profitability (ROE) and the firm’s size had positive significant effects on dividend payout ratio of firms in HoSE. These points can be used as reference to make investment decisions in HoSE.