Dividend record dates explained
Understand the relationship between ex-dividend dates, record dates, and payment dates. TrackMyShares tracks all the key dates for your portfolio.
- Record date tracking for all holdings
- Ex-dividend and payment date calendar
- Automatic eligibility based on your trades
- Franking credit tracking for ASX dividends
Everything you need
Date tracking
See ex-dividend dates, record dates, and payment dates for every holding in your portfolio.
Eligibility clarity
Know whether you owned shares before the ex-dividend date and qualify for upcoming payments.
Payment monitoring
Track dividend payments as they are declared and paid across your entire portfolio.
Tax records
Maintain a complete dividend record with dates, amounts, and franking credits for tax purposes.
How it works
Import your trades
Upload your transaction history so TrackMyShares knows when you bought and sold each holding.
Check dividend dates
View the dividend calendar to see record dates, ex-dividend dates, and payment dates.
Track your dividends
Record payments and review your complete dividend history with all relevant dates.
Why track dividend record dates with TrackMyShares?
- All key dividend dates in one place
- Clear view of ex-dividend, record, and payment dates
- Transaction history shows your eligibility
- Franking credit tracking for Australian tax
- Free plan available
Frequently asked questions
- What is a dividend record date?
- The record date is the date on which you must be registered as a shareholder to receive the dividend. It is typically one business day after the ex-dividend date.
- What is the difference between record date and ex-dividend date?
- The ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date. You must buy shares before the ex-dividend date to be on the register by the record date. If you buy on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dividend?
- If you owned shares before the ex-dividend date and still held them on the record date, you qualify. TrackMyShares tracks your trade dates so you can check eligibility.
- When do I actually get paid?
- The payment date is typically a few weeks after the record date. The company announces all three dates — ex-dividend, record, and payment — when declaring a dividend.
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