FTB-C000120 / Financial concept

Cash Dividend

A cash dividend is a dividend paid as a monetary amount per eligible security or holding.

Also known ascash distribution

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Definitions

In plain terms

It produces a cash entitlement and can affect total-return calculations from the ex-date under the selected methodology.

Technical

The event requires gross amount, currency, security, dividend type, ex, record and payment dates, tax or withholding treatment, FX, source, and revisions.

Scope

Regular and special cash dividends can receive different price and index treatments.

Examples

  • A governed calculation records cash dividend with its exact basis, effective time, source, and units.

Common misconceptions

  • Cash Dividend does not have one universal treatment without the applicable methodology, event terms, and data context.

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Where this concept is used

Tutorials planned

These catalogued topics use this concept, but their complete build has not shipped yet.

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Evidence and governance

  1. Corporate Actions and Events Guide FTSE Russell, London Stock Exchange Group · first party methodology

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: Rules are specific to applicable FTSE Russell indices and can contain market, eligibility, tax, and timing exceptions.

  2. Fintech Builder Glossary Definition Contract The Fintech Builder · internal governed contract

    Supports: variant distinction

    Limits: Defines governed platform behavior rather than claiming these policies are universally prescribed by external McClellan methodology.

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