TIP dividend history
The data below is from iShares web site. Ex-dividend, and pay/distribution dates for TIP are here. If you would like the dividend history for another security, see this post.
Dividend Capture
DIA dividend history
Ex-dividend and pay / distribution information for DIA is here. If you would like the dividend history for another security, see this post.
XLU Dividend History
If you don’t see the ETF symbol you want there are a lot more here: Dividend, Ex-Dividend, and Paydate / Distribution Date information for ETFs
Dividend capture with covered calls—too hot, too cold, or just right!
If you have general questions about dividends see Top 10 questions about dividends. One strategy for capturing dividends is to buy the stock/ETF and then sell calls against that security as a hedge—a covered call. The value of the short calls moves in the opposite direction of the stock/ETF, providing a hedge. There are three major variables with this strategy: 1. How many days before …
Capturing dividends with covered calls—are you ready?
In a recent post I gave an overview of dividend capture strategies. In some situations, an effective way to hedge risk with a dividend capture strategy is to use covered call options. If you are not familiar with options this might sound exotic, but it’s truly the training wheels of option trading. With covered calls, you can introduce yourself to the conservative, hedging possibilities of …
