Dividend Calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is an ex-dividend date?

The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for entitlement to a dividend. You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment; buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the dividend goes to the seller instead. Share prices typically open lower by roughly the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date, because the payment is no longer attached to the shares.

What is the difference between the ex-date and the pay date?

The ex-dividend date decides who is entitled to the payment. The pay date is when the money actually reaches shareholders, usually two to six weeks later. Both are listed for every event in the calendar below.

Can I buy a stock just before the ex-dividend date to collect the dividend?

You would receive the payment, but the share price normally falls by about the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date, so there is no free income in the trade. This is sometimes called dividend capture, and after transaction costs and tax it rarely produces the profit it appears to.

How often is this calendar updated?

Three times a day, directly from declared corporate actions. Dates appear here once a company formally declares the dividend, so the further ahead you look, the fewer events are listed.