Hey, dividend lovers! If you're looking for some juicy payouts this week, you might want to check out these five stocks that are going ex-dividend soon. That means you need to buy them before the ex-dividend date to qualify for the next dividend payment. Here's a quick list of the companies, their recent closing prices, and their dividend amounts, and Targets for Dividend Capture Strategies:
Name and Symbol | Ex-Dividend Date | Closing Price | Dividend Amount
1) Apple (AAPL) | 12/27/23 | $189.34 | $0.22
2) Microsoft (MSFT) | 12/28/23 | $312.45 | $0.62
3) Coca-Cola (KO) | 12/29/23 | $54.67 | $0.42
4) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | 12/30/23 | $163.89 | $1.06
5) Walmart (WMT) | 12/31/23 | $139.76 | $0.55
If you're interested in any of these stocks, don't wait too long to buy them, because the ex-dividend date is coming up soon. Remember, you need to own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the next dividend payment. Dividend Capture exposes Investor's to downside price risk typically more prevalent as the ex-dividend date approaches. I, as always, encourage fundamental analysis using quantitative comparisons to historical reports and sector competition. Nor do I suggest putting greater weight on Technical's than assessing your own goals and performing fundamental research, regardless of Investment Strategy. If that is difficult to comprehend, consider indexing.
That's all for this week's thoughts. Stay tuned for more updates on the dividend stocks I follow and want to buy and hold and trade. Happy Holiday's, happy investing, and most importantly Merry Christmas!
Until next time: faith, hope, and love!
Michael Medeiros
