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Wall St dividend payments

How do I receive dividends on Stake Wall St?

When you hold U.S. shares – including fractional shares – you're entitled to receive a portion of the company's dividend payouts. You’re eligible if you hold shares before the Ex-Dividend Date. This is the date the stock begins trading without the upcoming dividend. If you buy shares on or after the Ex-Dividend Date, the seller receives the dividend.

When will I receive the payment?

Eligible dividends are typically credited to your Stake USD Buying Power within 1–2 business days after the Payment Date. You can view them in the app under:

More > Funds and Balances > Transactions (filter for Dividends).

How is the dividend amount calculated?

Dividend payments are proportional to your shareholding.

Example: If a company pays US$10 per share and you hold 1.34 shares, you’ll receive US$13.40 (before tax).

What if I own fractional shares?

Fractional shares are eligible for dividends, but only if the total payout is at least US$0.01. Smaller amounts may not be credited.

Where can I find dividend dates?

Dividend dates are set by each company:

  • Record Date – when shareholder eligibility is determined

  • Ex-Dividend Date – the date you must hold shares before to qualify

  • Payment Date – when the dividend is paid to your broker

You can find these on the company’s Investor Relations page or financial news sites.

How do I track my dividends?

You can find a full breakdown of dividend payments and tax withheld under:

More > Funds and Balances > Transactions
Account > Tax & Documents > Account Statements

Use the filter to view dividends only.

Does Stake offer dividend reinvestment?

No – Stake currently does not offer a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) for U.S. stocks.

  • Manual reinvestment: You can manually reinvest your dividends once the cash settles (minimum trade size US$10), thanks to fractional share support.


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