Replies to post #30158 on Value Microcaps Motherboard

[larrybaz]

Jtomm - Dividend Dates:

You're right, so Friday should have been the last day to capture the dividend. It should be trading ex-dividend on Monday.

Here's a good link complete with a calendar chart for the way the dividend payment process plays out if anyone is interested:

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/02/110802.asp

[seeksup]

Regarding dividends I'd like to ask you experienced players a question, and I'll use BOGN as an example. When they pay the .50 cent dividend on Jan 6, will the stock price simply go down .50 cents, resulting in no net gain?
So how should we play dividends for a trade to get the full benefit of the dividend? In my opinion, the stock needs another catalyst other than the dividend- or the net gain will be zero.
Thank you in advance and I've enjoyed reading this board over the last few weeks. Hogfan gave me the heads up!