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'''[[Record date]]''': The [[record date]] is the date by which a shareholder must be on the company's share register to receive the [[Dividend - Equity Derivatives Provision|dividend]]. Companies also use this date to determine who is sent [[proxy]] statements, financial reports, and other information. | '''[[Record date]]''': The [[record date]] is the date by which a shareholder must be on the company's share register to receive the [[Dividend - Equity Derivatives Provision|dividend]]. Companies also use this date to determine who is sent [[proxy]] statements, financial reports, and other information. | ||
'''[[Ex date]]''': The [[ex date]] is set based on [[stock exchange]] rules. It is usually set one business day ''before'' the [[record date]]. | '''[[Ex-dividend date]]''': The [[ex date]] is set based on [[stock exchange]] rules. It is usually set one business day ''before'' the [[record date]]. | ||
If you buy a stock ''before'' its [[ex date]], you get the dividend. | If you buy a stock ''before'' its [[ex date]], you get the dividend. | ||