Look up ex-dividend dates and explore early assignment risk.
View the dividends calendar on Nasdaq.
Understand the dates
The ex-dividend date determines whether a stock purchase includes the upcoming dividend under the applicable market rules. The pay date is when the distribution is paid. Confirm announced amounts and dates with the issuer, especially for special dividends or adjusted contracts.
Why option traders check dividends
A short American-style call may face early exercise around an ex-dividend date. Remaining time value, the dividend and financing all matter; a calendar does not predict assignment.
