I understand that the Record date is the date you must own a stock to get dividends or the stock split ==> to participate in the X date. Where can I go to find that date?
Ex-Date is the date that determines if you will be eligible to take part in a corp. action. If you buy on Ex you are NOT entitled. If you sell on Ex you are entitled. In other words, own the stock/option on ex-1 if you wish to take part in an action.
Ex-Date is the date that determines if you will be eligible to take part in a corp. action. If you buy on Ex you are NOT entitled. If you sell on Ex you are entitled. In other words, own the stock/option on ex-1 if you wish to take part in an action. Even the MSN.com finance section will provide you with such information.