The ex-dividend date, also known as the reinvestment date, is a finance or investment term related to the payment of dividends. It is defined by the IRS as "the first date following the declaration of a dividend on which the buyer of a stock is not entitled to receive the next dividend payment."[1] The London Stock Exchange defines the term "ex" as "when a stock or dividend is issued by a company it is based upon an "on register" or "record date". However, to create a level playing field when shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange during this benefit period an "ex" date is set. Before this "ex" date if shares are sold the selling party will need to pass on the benefit or dividend to the buying party

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