Dividends
Dividend history and estimated next ex-div dates.
What is a Dividend Calendar?
Dividend-paying companies distribute profits to shareholders on a regular schedule. The ex-dividend date is crucial - you must own shares before this date to receive the upcoming payment.
Understanding Dividend Dates
Four key dates matter for dividend investors.
Declaration Date
When the company announces the dividend amount and schedule.
Ex-Dividend Date
Buy before this date to receive the dividend. The stock typically drops by the dividend amount.
Record Date
The company checks who owns shares on this date (usually 1-2 days after ex-date).
Payment Date
When the dividend is actually deposited into your account.
Dividend Investing Strategies
Dividend Growth
Focus on companies that consistently increase their dividends year over year, even if current yield is modest.
High Yield
Target stocks with above-average yields, but verify the dividend is sustainable through payout ratio analysis.
DRIP (Reinvestment)
Automatically reinvest dividends to buy more shares and compound your returns over time.
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