What Point Marks the Purchase of Common Stock Without a Right

question 86

Multiple Choice

What point marks the purchase of common stock without a right to a declared dividend?

• A) dividend payout date
• B) declaration date
• C) ex-dividend date
• D) cut-off point
• E) end of fiscal year

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