The AI (ChatGPT) Dividend Handbook: Important Dividend Dates

Here is the response from ChatGPT for the prompt important dividend dates entered on March 21, 2023.

There are several important dates to be aware of when it comes to dividends:

1. Declaration date: This is the date on which a company announces its intention to pay a dividend. The declaration typically includes the amount of the dividend, the record date, and the payment date.

2. Record date: This is the date on which a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment. Shareholders who own the stock on the record date will receive the dividend payment.

3. Ex-dividend date: This is the first date on which a stock trades without the dividend included in its price. If an investor buys shares on or after the ex-dividend date, they will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.

4. Payment date: This is the date on which a company distributes dividend payments to eligible shareholders. This date is typically several weeks after the record date.

5. Special dividend date: In addition to regular dividends, some companies may issue special dividends as a one-time payment to shareholders. The dates for special dividends will be announced by the company.

It's important for investors to be aware of these dividend dates, particularly the record date and ex-dividend date, as they will need to own the stock on the record date in order to receive the dividend payment. Additionally, investors who buy shares on or after the ex-dividend date will not be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.