The Best Dividends On August 27, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization of over $300 million that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. So if your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with the ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks on August 27, 2012. In total, 9 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend - of which 5 yield more than 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 4.48%. The ex-dividend date is a major date related to the payment of dividends. If you purchase a stock on its ex-dividend date or later, you will not receive the next dividend payment. Instead, the seller gets the dividend. If you purchase before the ex-dividend date, you get the dividend. It is important that your broker settles your trade before the ex-dividend date. These are... Read more