Ex-Dividend Date Explained: Why Stocks Drop on Distribution Day
On the ex-dividend date, the stock falls automatically by the dividend amount. But on that same day, you receive the dividend payment. No loss.
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On the ex-dividend date, the stock falls automatically by the dividend amount. But on that same day, you receive the dividend payment. No loss.
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