Dividend Capture

Dividend capture is a short holding strategy intended to receive a dividend, while remaining exposed to price changes, taxes, trading costs, and qualification rules.

Why this matters to income investors

Receiving one dividend does not remove price, tax, and trading-cost risks around the ex-date.

How to use dividend capture in your research

Check the announced dates and the security’s payment terms before counting on a distribution. Receiving a payment does not by itself establish a gain, since the share price and any trading costs can change the result.

This material is general education and information, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.