What is the ex-dividend date?

The ex-dividend date is a specific date, occurring after the dividend has been announced, after which buyers are no longer entitled to receive the last declared dividend. This is known as going 'ex-dividend' and before this date the shares are said to be 'cum-dividend'. If you buy shares before the ex-dividend date, you are entitled to the recently declared dividend.

If you purchase shares on or after that date, the previous owner of the shares is entitled to the dividend. According to Australian Stock Exchange Listing Rules, shares are quoted on an ex-dividend basis four clear business days before the 'record date'. The ex-dividend date for the latest dividend can be found on the Investor calendar.

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