Dividend Season: What Investors Need to Know

What dividend season means in practice, and the dates that decide whether you receive a declared dividend.

Record date and ex-date

Eligibility depends on being on the register by the record date. Buying after the ex-date means the dividend belongs to the previous holder.

Cash and stock dividends

A cash dividend pays out; a stock dividend issues additional shares and adjusts your holding. Neither is inherently better — it depends on your objectives and tax position.

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