sa shareholder on the day the dividend was declared. holders are always entitled to the dividend

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Vince buys 500 shares of common stock in Water Services, Inc. on March 30, 2020. Ono April 28,
2020, WSI declares $2.00 per share dividend for all shareholders of record as of March 15, 2020.
Is Vince entitled to the dividend?
Yes, because he was a shareholder on the day the dividend was declared.
Yes, because shareholders are always entitled to the dividend
No, because he was not a shareholder as of the record date.
None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:Vince buys 500 shares of common stock in Water Services, Inc. on March 30, 2020. Ono April 28, 2020, WSI declares $2.00 per share dividend for all shareholders of record as of March 15, 2020. Is Vince entitled to the dividend? Yes, because he was a shareholder on the day the dividend was declared. Yes, because shareholders are always entitled to the dividend No, because he was not a shareholder as of the record date. None of the above.
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