Stocks

What Ex Dividend?

An ex-dividend stock is one that does not include the value of the upcoming dividend. It is the date on which the stock begins trading without the value of its upcoming dividend. An investor who purchases stock on the ex-dividend date or later will not be entitled to receive any dividends declared for the stock,

What Ex Dividend? Read More »

What Happens To Dividend Stocks When Interest Rates Rise?

Interest rate increases can have an impact on dividend-paying equities, but there are a few significant exceptions. For example, bank dividends tend to be quite large. These investments do better when interest rates are rising due to the fact that the economy has been doing well. Net interest margins (the difference between their borrowing and

What Happens To Dividend Stocks When Interest Rates Rise? Read More »