B bungrider Jun 26, 2002 #1 My understanding of this is that if you aren't short thru the ex-div date, you don't have to pay - is this right? Also, if that is true, can someone give a web site that gives quick access to these dates? Thanks!
My understanding of this is that if you aren't short thru the ex-div date, you don't have to pay - is this right? Also, if that is true, can someone give a web site that gives quick access to these dates? Thanks!
L lescor Jul 1, 2002 #3 You've got be flat before the ex date or else you pay. You can't close your position on the ex date, it's too late then.
You've got be flat before the ex date or else you pay. You can't close your position on the ex date, it's too late then.
stock777 Jul 1, 2002 #4 Gee, I thought you could just short these and cover when they drop the amount of the dividend. Another easy buck gone the way of the dodo.
Gee, I thought you could just short these and cover when they drop the amount of the dividend. Another easy buck gone the way of the dodo.
B bungrider Jul 5, 2002 #5 so as long as you are out in-between any ex-dividend dates, you are set. where can I find a source of ex-div dates? yahoo doesn't seem to give it. thanks, bung
so as long as you are out in-between any ex-dividend dates, you are set. where can I find a source of ex-div dates? yahoo doesn't seem to give it. thanks, bung
