The ex-date always determines who receives the dividend, the stock buyer or seller. The difference with a special dividend. the ex-dividend date will be deferred until one business day after the dividend is paid So if you sell before or even on the date the dividend is paid. The one that buys your shares gets the dividend. Been there done that. A lot of people that have experienced this just stay quit and take Advantage. I like to share with others what I have learned the hard way.
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