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The Motley Fool: Dividend dates
Ask the Fool: Dividend dates Q. What’s a dividend’s “ex-date”? — F.D., Arlington, Virginia A. There are several dates related to how companies issue dividends. First is the date that an upcoming dividend payment is announced, and last is the date the …