My stock is British Petroleum and I know that BP dividends are paid out quarterly but when do these quarters come to an end?

 
  • superdadbrad 12:03 pm on January 23, 2010

    Each company operates on a slightly different fiscal calendar. So, you’d have to investigate BP specifically to find that answer. Their website should have that answer, probably under Investor Relations.

    To really build wealth of the long term you should consider a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). Those dividends would be used to purchase more BP stock. Over time your original investment of 100 shares, for example, turns into 110 then 150 then 200, etc. It’s like compound interest on steroids.

    Information regarding a DRIP:
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5289084_enroll-dividend-reinvestment-plan.html

  • Jim L 12:03 pm on January 23, 2010

    Go to BP’s website, to the investor relations section. There you will find the ex-dividend date and payout date. Also, you can go to http://www.google.com/finance and get a quote for BP. When the graph comes up, select 1 year for the timeline, then the dividends will appear on the horizontal axis at the bottom on the date they were paid.

  • jlf 12:03 pm on January 23, 2010

    You can find that at BP’s website or just about any financial website including dividend.com.

  • Max M 12:03 pm on January 23, 2010

    You’ll get it in a few weeks on the payout date.

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