Ask Fear & Greed: What happens when a stock goes ex-dividend?

Listener Mark asks: Plenty of stocks are going ex-dividend at the moment. What exactly does it mean and is it better to buy before or after the date they trade ex-dividend? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions about business, investing, economics and politics. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.