FAQ

What is a dividend calendar?

A dividend calendar is a page on which all of the upcoming dividends are clearly displayed. If you are asking yourself: “When are dividends paid?” you can use the calendar to see upcoming dividend dates, dividend payment data and other useful information.

How do dividends work?

Dividends are usually paid on a quarterly basis. Each quarter, the company announces the upcoming payment’s dividend per share, meaning how much each shareholder will receive in relation to the stocks they hold.

Does eToro pay dividends?

Investing in stocks on eToro entitles investors to dividends. If you hold a long (BUY), non-leveraged position of a certain stock, you will be eligible for a dividend payment in relation to the number of shares you hold. In some cases, CFD positions are also eligible for receiving dividend payments.

Why do companies pay dividends?

Dividends are a form of payment which companies give their shareholders to promote loyalty and reward their investors.

When are dividends paid on eToro?

For non-CFD positions, the dividends are paid on the payment date indicated on the calendar. For CFD positions, dividends are paid on the ex-dividend date.

How are taxes on dividends deducted?

For dividends paid on US stocks and ETFs, the withholding tax rate is usually 30%. In cases where the payment can be considered effectively connected income (ECI), the tax rate is 37%. For dividends paid on non-US stocks and ETFs, the percentage of tax withheld depends on the laws of the source country. You can find more details and a full list of taxes deducted by country here.