Which Statement About the "Ex-Dividend Date" Is Correct

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the "ex-dividend date" is correct?

• A)The ex-dividend date relates only to shares that are publicly traded.
• B)An investor who buys shares before the ex-dividend date does not have the right to receive a dividend that has been declared.
• C)The ex-dividend date will occur after the record date.
• D)An investor who buys shares on or after the ex-dividend date has the right to receive a dividend that has been declared.

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