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Key Point Timing purchase with ex-dividend date in mind increases dividend income in the fi rst quarter the position is owned.

Key Point Knowing when to buy is an important skill. However, it is equally important to know when to sell.

Why don't investors buy stock just before the dividend date and sell right afterwards?

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