We are currently holding ANZ, CBA, NAB, WBC, TLS and MPL.
We are planning to sell part of these, to reduce our mortgage on our investment property.
We do not want to miss out on the interim dividends on the above stocks, and therefore, would like to know the company ex-dividend and record dates.
Do we need to wait till the record date, or once they go ex-dividend?
Also, where can we find this information earlier than when the companies announce?
A: Thanks for the question.
You can sell the stock as soon as it goes ex-dividend – you don’t need to wait for the record date.
Most companies publish on their website a calendar/diary of key dates, such as earnings announcements, ex-dividend dates, etc.
