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What Is an Ex-Dividend Date?

By Keith Noonan – Updated Oct 8, 2024 at 10:26AM

Key Points

  • Owning a stock before its ex-dividend date ensures eligibility for the next dividend payout.
  • Buying stock on ex-dividend date means the previous owner gets the dividend.
  • Stock prices can rise before and fall after the ex-dividend date due to trading adjustments.
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