Stocks Going Ex Dividend in December 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.

Nike, Inc. (NKE)12/2/20240.402.07%
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)12/6/20241.3553.35%
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV)12/10/20241.051.60%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)12/13/20240.390.30%
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO)12/16/20240.10253.13%
Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)12/26/20240.182.25%
Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX)12/31/20240.2511.06%

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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 PEP.

Free COVID Tests: What Stocks Will Benefit?

by Fred Fuld III

By now, you have probably heard the news. President Biden has announced that the U.S. Government will be buying 500 million take-at-home COVID test kits to distribute to Americans.

You will be able to order your free COVID test kit from a website in January.

So who is making the test kits? The government hasn’t announced yet what company or companies it will be buying from, but there are several business involved in producing these kits.

For example, Abbott Labs (ABT) is one of the largest manufacturers of COVID test kits. The company produces five different antigen tests (including theBinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card2 Home Test), three different PCR tests, three different serological tests, and one isothermal amplification test.

Becton, Dickinson (BDX), which makes several COVID tests, has a BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 Test.

Quidel Corporation (QDEL), produces many COVID tests, has two at-home COVID tests.

Even Amazon (AMZN) is getting in on the act in partnership with SDS Lab Holdco.

The following is a list of the publicly traded stocks that produce COVID tests. Not all of these companies make an at-home test.

Abbott Labs (ABT)
Amazon (AMZN)
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)
Bruker Corporation (BRKR)
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX)
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
PerkinElmer, Inc. (PKI)
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)
LumiraDx Limited (LMDX)
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings plc (OCDX)
QIAGEN N.V. (QGEN)
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)
Quidel Corporation (QDEL)
Roche Holding AG (RHHBY)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)

Hoping that you and your portfolio stay healthy.

 

Disclosure: Author is long AMZN.