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Originally Posted by Jordan's World
Would you mind briefly explaining how to tell if a company pays dividends? In other words, how will I know if there is a dividend associated with the purchase of a certain company stock?
For example; let's say I purchase a single share of BMW stock tonight. Should I expect a dividend payment if there is a gain between now and next quarter?
Appreciate it,
Jordan
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If they have a declared dividend, then you have to buy and hold until the ex-dividend date. During earnings, they usually detail or reiterate the dividend amount and declare that share holders with shares held through that date will receive it.