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What is the ex-dividend date? Why do stock prices often fall before dividends are paid? – Investment Encyclopedia – Xiaoyin Temple trading courses trading tools Recommended registration Featured articles Product documentation Investment treasure chest community Login Toggle theme Xiaoyinsi Trading Course Trading Tools Recommended Registration Selected Articles Product Documents Investment Encyclopedia Investment Treasure Box Community This Page Table of Contents Investment Encyclopedia/Introduction to US Stocks/What is the ex-dividend date? Why do stock prices often fall before dividends are paid? What is the ex-dividend date? Why do stock prices often fall before dividends are paid? The ex-dividend date is a critical time point in the dividend process, which determines whether those who buy the stock can still receive the dividend. This article will explain what the ex-dividend date means, what is the difference between the dividend payment date on the record date, and why "temporarily buying for dividends" does not mean getting money for nothing.

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