I haven't missed a dividend in the last yera I've traded in and out a few times, reduced my risk with calls and exercised some calls to collect the dividend. There hasn't been an ex-dividend date since Dec. My current position is 5k shares established early in the year. (I'll pull out the trade statements for exact dates if you'll post some of your gains) I took a big gain last year and plan to hold this year and just collect the dividend which should be around $10 I estimate with specials. Ex-dividend date for the first payout will be announced 5/2.