Scores of S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) stocks are set to go ex-dividend before New Year's Eve.
In fact, they're all scheduled to go ex-dividend on 30 December.
This sets a deadline for ASX investors interested in racking up some extra dividends before the year is out.
However, act with caution. Don't go buying stocks just because they're about to pay a dividend!
The Fool recommends making sure they stack up on a fundamental analysis basis before investing your hard-earned money.
ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend on 30 December
If you want the next dividend from these ASX 200 stocks, you need to buy them before the ex-dividend date. This is the first day that the stock will trade without its next dividend attached.
The share price typically goes down on the ex-dividend date.
This is because the stock is less appealing without the dividend attached. Investors also know that the company's balance sheet will take a hit when the dividend is paid to shareholders.
It's useful to be aware of the ex-dividend dates on the ASX 200 stocks you own or are watching.
If you already own the stock, this awareness will forewarn you of the likely share price fall on ex-dividend day. By the way, that fall may present a good opportunity for dollar-cost averaging.
If you've been watching a stock and would like to buy it, and the price is right, knowing the ex-dividend date may help you plan the timing of your purchase.
Here are a bunch of ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend next week and the amounts they will pay investors.
15 ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend on 30 December
| ASX 200 stock | Dividend per share | Dividend payday |
| Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) | 4.1 cents | 31 January |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | 23.4 cents | 28 February |
| APA Group (ASX: APA) | 27 cents | 17 March |
| Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) | 32 cents | 25 February |
| National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) | 5.5 cents | 3 March |
| Dexus (ASX: DXS) | 19 cents | 28 February |
| Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) | 15 cents | 25 February |
| HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN) | 2.1 cents | 26 February |
| Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE) | 3.7 cents | 21 January |
| Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) | 4.5 cents | 27 February |
| GPT Group (ASX: GPT) | 12 cents | 28 February |
| Waypoint REIT (ASX: WPR) | 4.1 cents | 24 February |
| Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) | 8 cents | 28 February |
| BWP Trust (ASX: BWP) | 9.2 cents | 26 February |
| Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) | 6.3 cents | 14 February |
