GOOGL and GOOG are two ways to own the same company, Alphabet, the parent of Google. Both receive the same dividend per share. The difference is in voting rights.
GOOGL vs GOOG: What Is the Difference?
GOOGL and GOOG are two share classes of Alphabet. The company and the dividend are the same; the difference is voting rights.
At a glance
Alphabet Inc. (Class A)
GOOGL
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Alphabet Inc. (Class C)
GOOG
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| Exchange | NASDAQ | NASDAQ |
| Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| Industry | Internet services and advertising | Internet services and advertising |
| Founded | 2015 (Google: 1998) | 2015 (Google: 1998) |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, USA | Mountain View, California, USA |
| Regular dividend | Yes | Yes |
| Dividend lists | — | — |
| Full profile | Read the profile → | Read the profile → |
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Voting
GOOGL (Class A) carries one vote per share. GOOG (Class C) has no votes. A third class, Class B, is not publicly traded and has ten votes per share.
Dividend
Alphabet pays the same dividend per share on both classes, so their yields are almost identical.
Price
The two prices are usually close but not identical. Which is cheaper can change.
Index membership
Both classes are in the S&P 500 and the major indexes, so funds often hold both.
What to check before choosing
- Do you care about having a vote at shareholder meetings?
- Which class has the better price and liquidity in your broker?
- Are you counting both classes when you work out how much of your portfolio is Alphabet?
This is general education, not a recommendation. Fees, yields and prices change, so check current figures with the issuer or your broker.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, GOOG or GOOGL?
For most investors the difference is small. Choose GOOGL if you want voting rights; otherwise either gives the same economic exposure.
Do GOOG and GOOGL pay the same dividend?
Yes. The dividend is paid per share at the same amount for each listed class.
Should I own both?
There is no need. You would just own more of the same company.
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