Stocks Going Ex Dividend in August 2024

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex-dividend during the next month, which can be helpful for traders and investors interested in the stock trading technique known as “Buying Dividends” or “Dividend Capture.” This strategy involves purchasing stocks before the ex dividend date and selling them shortly after the ex-date at a similar price, while still being eligible to receive the dividend payment.

Although this technique generally proves effective in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, it is advisable to exercise caution and consider avoiding this strategy during bear markets. To qualify for the dividend, it is necessary to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date and refrain from selling it until on or after the ex-date.

However, it is important to note that the actual dividend may not be paid for several weeks, as the payment date can be delayed by up to two months after the ex-date.

For investors seeking a comprehensive list of stocks going ex-dividend in the near future, WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable list containing numerous dividend-paying companies. Here are a few examples showcasing the stock symbol, ex-dividend date, periodic dividend amount, and annual yield.

Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY)8/1/20240.302.73%
Citigroup, Inc. (C)8/5/20240.563.30%
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)8/9/20240.402.65%
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)8/15/20240.750.71%
Walmart Inc. (WMT)8/16/20240.20751.19%
Target Corporation (TGT)8/21/20241.123.01%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)8/27/20241.243.09%
T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)8/30/20240.651.48%

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Dividend Definitions

To better understand the dividend-related terms, let’s define them:

Declaration date: This refers to the day when a company announces its intention to distribute a dividend in the future.
Ex-dividend date: On this day, if you purchase the stock, you would not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend. It is also the first day on which a shareholder can sell their shares and still receive the dividend.
Record date: This marks the day when you must be recorded on the company’s books as a shareholder to qualify for the dividend. Typically, the ex-dividend date is set two business days prior to the record date.
Payment date: This is the day on which the dividend payment is actually made to the eligible shareholders. It’s important to note that the payment date can be as long as two months after the ex-date.

Before implementing the “Buying Dividends” technique, it is crucial to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the respective company to ensure accuracy and avoid any unexpected changes.

In conclusion, being aware of the stocks going ex-dividend can be advantageous for traders and investors employing the “Buying Dividends” strategy. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com provides a convenient resource to access a comprehensive list of such stocks, allowing individuals to plan their investment decisions effectively. Remember to stay informed and consider market conditions before employing any investment strategy.

Disclosure: Author owns MSFT.

10 Low PE Stocks with the Biggest Estimated Earnings Growth Over the Next 5 Years

by Fred Fuld III

Many investors, along with money managers, and hedge funds, take into consideration many factors when looking for stocks to invest in over the long term.

These can include such things as the trailing and future price to earnings ratio, the price to earnings brother ratio, and even if the stock pays a dividend.

One feature that some investors like to see is a strong estimated earnings per share growth rate over the next five years.

The following is a list of stocks that have all of those characteristics and even more.Here is what the stocks have in common:

  • Market cap of over $10 billion
  • Trailing P/E ratio less than 15
  •  Forward P/E ratio less than 15
  • PEG ratio less than 1
  • Earnings per share growth over the next 5 years over 25%
  • Pay a dividend
  • US based companies

Here is the list of all the companies that meet the above requirements:

Company Symbol Market Cap P/E
Ally Financial Inc. ALLY 10.81B 4.16
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. AMP 25.64B 8.97
APA Corporation APA 10.69B 4.56
Discover Financial Svcs DFS 26.57B 5.76
Ford Motor Company F 43.71B 3.89
LKQ Corporation LKQ 14.02B 13.44
Nucor Corporation NUE 27.85B 3.78
Ovintiv Inc. OVV 10.19B 12.22
Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD 12.14B 3.32
Synchrony Financial SYF 13.84B 3.87
Westlake Corporation WLK 12.11B 4.87

Ten stocks were promised, but an additional one is included.

Disclosure: Author owns Ford (F).

Warren Buffett’s Portfolio Changes in Berkshire Hathaway

by Fred Fuld III

Warren Buffett has had a very long and successful career as a portfolio manager for Berkshire Hathaway. Many investors like to follow in his footsteps, at least in terms of buying the game long term investments that he is buying.

His Berkshire Hathaway stock has had an average annual return of around 20% since 1965. Not too shabby since the S&P 500 has only had a little over 10% average annual return over the same time frame.

So what has Warren Buffett been doing lately?

Warren Buffett Purchases

First, his buys. Buffett has purchased over 136 million shares of Occidental Petroleum (OXY) since the beginning of the year.

He also bought 104 million shares of HP Inc. (HPQ), and 55 million shares of Citigroup (C).

In addition, Buffett has added the following stocks to the Berkshire portfolio:

  • Celanese (CE)
  • Paramount Global (PARA)
  • McKesson (MCK)
  • Markel (MKL)
  • Ally Financial (ALLY)

Warren Buffett Sales

Buffett has also been liquidating some stocks in the Berkshire portfolio. These include:

  • Wells Fargo (WFC)
  • Abbvie (ABBV)
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)

To see the full portfolio of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, click HERE.

Of course, if you really want to match the return of Berkshire Hathaway, you might as well buy the A shares (BRK-A) or the B shares (BRK-B) of the company.

Remember what Warren Buffett said:

“Don’t buy a stock unless you think it’s undervalued.”

 

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.