These ASX 200 shares trade ex-dividend tomorrow. Here's what you need to know

Which ASX 200 shares are trading ex-dividend tomorrow?

| More on:
a man sits at his computer screen scrolling with his fingers with a satisfied smile on his face as though he is very content with the news he is receiving.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Key points

  • These ASX shares due to trade ex-dividend on Tuesday are edging higher today but may fall at market open tomorrow 
  • Investors will most likely be looking to lock in the upcoming dividends and sell at a later date 
  • Traditionally, the share price of a company drops by the amount of the dividend that is paid to shareholders 

A number of popular ASX 200 shares are likely to fall tomorrow despite no news coming from the companies.

The conclusion of the February earnings season has led to a vast majority of ASX shares trading ex-dividend in March.

The ex-dividend date is when investors must have purchased a company's shares beforehand to be eligible for the upcoming dividend. If an investor buys the shares on or after this date, the dividend will go to the seller.

Below, we take a look at the list of shares that are trading ex-dividend tomorrow.

Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) shares will trade ex-dividend for the mining company's 3 cents per share fully franked dividend. This will be paid to eligible shareholders on 30 March. Sandfire shares are currently swapping hands for $5.55, up 0.91%.

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) shares will also trade ex-dividend on Tuesday for the telco giant's fully franked 8.5 cents per share final dividend. Shareholders will have to wait until 13 April for their paycheck. TPG shares are fetching for $5.66 apiece, up 1.25%.

Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) shares are set to trade without the rights to the mining outfit's unfranked 70.4 cents per share final dividend. Yancoal shareholders will then be paid this dividend on 29 April. At the time of writing, Yancoal shares are going for $5.18, up 0.78%.

Foolish Takeaway

To qualify for any of these dividends you need to make sure you are on the share registry at the close of trade today.

After that, you will still qualify for the dividend even if you sell the shares tomorrow or at a later date.

Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended TPG Telecom Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Dividend Investing

Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
ETFs

Here's the current ASX dividend yield on the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

How much passive income can one expect from this popular index fund?

Read more »

A man in a suit smiles at the yellow piggy bank he holds in his hand.
Dividend Investing

NAB stock: Should you buy the 4.7% yield?

Do analysts think this banking giant is a buy for income investors?

Read more »

Person handing out $100 notes, symbolising ex-dividend date.
Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 right now

Analysts have put buy ratings on these shares for a reason.

Read more »

Woman calculating dividends on calculator and working on a laptop.
Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 17% to buy right now

Analysts see a lot of value and big dividend yields in this beaten down stock.

Read more »

Excited woman holding out $100 notes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX 300 dividend stocks to buy for your income portfolio

Analysts expect big dividend yields from these buy-rated shares.

Read more »

A golfer celebrates a good shot at the tee, indicating success.
Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend winners keep giving investors a pay rise

These stocks have built an impressive consecutive dividend growth streak.

Read more »

a man in a business shirt and tie takes a wide leap over a large steel trap with jagged teeth that is place directly underneath him.
Dividend Investing

3 ASX value traps I wouldn't buy for dividends right now

I'd stay away from these shares if you don't want a nasty dividend surprise.

Read more »

Smiling woman holding Australian dollar notes in each hand, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income shares paying 8% and 13% yields

I think both these high yielding ASX dividend stocks offer long-term passive income potential.

Read more »