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Exdividend date is a crucial term in stock market investing, particularly for those seeking dividend income. It is the date set by a stock exchange that determines whether a shareholder is entitled to receive a declared dividend. If an investor buys a stock on or after its exdividend date, they will not receive the upcoming dividend payment. Conversely, if they purchase the stock before the exdividend date, they will be eligible for the dividend.

The exdividend date is typically set one business day before the record date. The record date is the date on which a company checks its records to identify which shareholders are registered to receive the dividend. Because stock trades take time to settle (usually T+1, meaning trade date plus one business day), the exdividend date is set to ensure that trades settled on the record date have cleared and the buyer is officially registered as the owner.

For investors, understanding the exdividend date is important for planning their dividend income strategy. If an investor wishes to receive a particular dividend, they must own the stock before the exdividend date. If they plan to sell the stock, they can choose to sell it on or after the exdividend date to keep the dividend themselves. This date significantly impacts the timing of dividend payouts and is a key consideration for both buyers and sellers of dividend-paying stocks.