Borderline personality disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder, is a long term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by unstable relationships with other people, unstable sense of self, and unstable emotions.
IGNORE THE RECORD DATE. 1.) The record date is (usually if not always) two days after the ex-div date. 2.) The ex-div date is the important date regarding dividends. 3.) To get the div you must be holding from the close of business the day prior to ex-div day thru to opening on ex-div day. I believe ex-dividend date is always on a Wednesday.
BoD approves the dividend for s/h of record on record date. -Liability is created. -Must file with the SEC - record date, payment date, ex-div date. Date 2 business days before the date of record, establishing those individuals entitled to a dividend. Actual date of record. -To ensure div checks go to right people. Established by brokerage firms and stock exchanges. -After this date, the stock trades ex-div.