If it involves dividends, there are three important dates you need to know. Understanding these dates will help you determine whether you will receive a dividend or not.
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The dates are:
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• Ex-dividend Date (ex-date): The day before the Record Date. The ex-dividend date is when investors who buy the stock on or after this date are not eligible to receive the upcoming dividend.
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• Record Date: The cutoff date established by the company or ETF to determine which shareholders are entitled to receive the dividend.
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• Payment Date: The date when the dividend is paid out, which is set by the company or ETF after the Record Date.
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The dividend amount will typically appear in your account (after applicable taxes are deducted). This whole process takes about 3 business days.
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To check dividends, you can:
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1. Add the relevant stock to your Watchlist.

2. Open the Discover Page via the navigation bar.

3. In the Upcoming Events section, click "see all."

4. Select 'My Events' to view the dividend schedule for the stocks in your watchlist.
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Alternatively, to see the entire dividend schedule, check 'All Events,' or visit the company's profile on the NASDAQ website.