you get the divi if there is one as long as you hold shares before the ex-date, same as any other divi. You can buy right up to the close of the record date, and your trade doesn't settle for 3 more days you will still qualify for the divi. Certified or not, it's up to your broker to get your divi shares. If they don't break your trade you're good to go, and they can only break your trade if it's during the T+3 timeframe as always
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