In respect of the divi, buy before ex divi date then u get the...

In respect of the divi, buy before ex divi date then u get the divi, sell after ex divi date u still get the div but there will most likely be some adjustment to the SP as it goes ex the divi and the SP is adjusted accordingly.

Bottom line, u can't sell on ex date and benefit from a run up in the Sp as some chase the stock for the divi and ALSO expect to still get the divi AS WELL.

When it goes ex divi the match price SP will be 'APPROXIMATELY'stripped of the divi due to be paid and the mkt depth will be adjusted accordingly.

You either want the divi or you don't ! you can't have your cake and eat it.ie. U CAN'T SELL THE STOCK ON EX DIVI DATE AND STILL EXPECT TO BENEFIT BY GETTING THE DIVI (AND A RUN UP IN THE SP) WITHOUT THERE BEING SOME ADJUSTMENT TO THE SP.