Blue Chip Bargain Bin: September Ex-Dividend Dates to Track

Below are the first ten approximate ex-dividend dates for the month of September for companies that appear on our Dividend Achiever, Nasdaq 100 and International Dividend Achiever Watch Lists. All companies are ranked by ex-dividend dates. Because the list contains 62 companies you can find the full list here. Symbol Name Price % from LowYield Ex-Div PX Praxair $86.82 19.42% 2.10% 9/1/2010 TRH Transatlantic Holdings $47.81 9.38% 1.70% 9/1/2010 PEP Pepsico $64.911 6.56% 3.00% 9/1/2010 SU Suncor Energy $32.95 19.17% 1.20% 9/1/2010 MLM Martin Marietta Materials $85.40 15.41% 1.90% 9/2/2010 UVSP University Corp of Penn $17.33 14.46% 4.60% 9/6/2010 MDU MDU Resources Group $19.75 15.43% 3.20% 9/6/2010 HRB H&R Block $15.68 16.67% 3.90% 9/6/2010 UMBF UMB Financial $37.62 8.82 %1.90 % 9/7/2010 BDX Becton, Dickinson $68.80 8.50% 2.20% 9/7/2010 Companies that show up on our Watch Lists could be considered the equivalent of the bargain bin of high quality blue chip stocks. Because these companies have increased their dividends every year for at least 10 years in a row or are part of the Nasdaq 100 and within 20% of their respective 52-week low, you know that you’re not overpaying for a company that has demonstrated profitability and the ability to rebound from challenging times.If you happen to be researching these companies for potential investment, it would be advisable to consider the ex-dividend date prior to possible purchases. Owning the shares of the company that you're interested in before the ex-dividend date entitles you to the upcoming dividend payment. Owning the shares on or after the ex-dividend date means that you would have to wait at least three months before receipt of the next dividend payment.... Read more