XD
 |
Definition of 'XD'A symbol used to signify that a security is trading ex-dividend. XD is an alphabetic qualifier that acts as shorthand to tell investors key information about a specific security in a stock quote. Sometimes "X" alone is used to indicate that the stock is trading ex-dividend. Qualifiers can vary depending on where the stock is quoted, because different news services that supply stock quotes may use different qualifiers. |
 |
Investopedia explains 'XD'A dividend is a distribution of part of a company's earnings to the company's shareholders. When a stock is trading ex-dividend, the current stockholder has received a recent dividend payment and whoever purchases the stock will not receive the dividend. The stock's price should be lower as a result. There are quite a few qualifiers that relate to dividends; "j," indicates that the stock paid a dividend earlier in the year, but currently does not carry a dividend. |
Related Definitions
Articles Of Interest
-
How And Why Do Companies Pay Dividends?
If a company decides to pay dividends, it will choose one of three approaches: residual, stability or hybrid policies. Which a company chooses can determine how profitable its dividend payments ... -
The Power Of Dividend Growth
Dividends may not seem exciting, but they can certainly be lucrative. Learn more here! -
The Perks Of Dividend Reinvestment Plans
These plans offer shareholders a way to directly invest in some of the top companies without the commissions. -
Dividends, Interest Rates And Their Effect On Stock Options
Learn how analyzing these variables are crucial to knowing when to exercise early. -
Why Dividends Matter
Seven words that are music to investors' ears? "The dividend check is in the mail." -
Your Dividend Payout: Can You Count On It?
We go over several telling factors that can help you answer this question and avoid losses. -
How Dividends Work For Investors
Find out how a company can put its profits directly into your hands. -
Yield Investing: Dividend, Earnings And FCF
There are numerous ways to value investments, and many investors prefer a specific valuation method. Yield investing is one way to value a stock by comparing the current price to various factors. ... -
Lessons On Corporate Dividend Payout And Retention Ratio
Why are dividend payout and retention ratios important to consider when investing in company stock? What companies have high ratios?What constitutes a high dividend payout and retention ratio? ... -
Don't Take Dividends For Granted
Companies have been paying dividends to their shareholders since the 1600s and have given investors good reason to hold onto their shares for long time periods. For many investors, dividends ...
Free Annual Reports