StockMarketEye has ceased operations on September 26, 2023.
Why?
When we initially purchased the StockMarketEye software, we saw it as a beacon of opportunity and promise. However, taking ownership came with its unique set of challenges. The road was steeper than anticipated, from the extensive resources and time commitment needed for the software’s stabilization and foundational adjustments to the constraints of integrating with new data providers like TwelveData to Yahoo’s ever-changing API policies. Each hurdle was a learning curve, and despite our relentless efforts, some proved insurmountable.
Our aim was to offer the world the best experience for stock market monitoring. The past years have been filled with growth, lessons, and memorable milestones, largely thanks to our customer’s trust and feedback. But, as with most ventures, we faced challenges we didn’t always see coming.
We undertook an ambitious project to integrate TwelveData. This move was our answer to the recurring issues with Yahoo’s API and how much it affected our customer experience. TwelveData seemed like a promising bridge to a paid, more reliable, and smooth service. However, the reality proved more complex than the blueprint. Instead of streamlining our operations, the integration threw in more wrenches than we could handle efficiently.
Adding to this integration hiccup were the ever-mounting operational expenses and the underlying software glitches that we had been tirelessly trying to fix. After much deliberation, introspection, and weighing options, we decided to cease all operations.
Closing this chapter isn’t easy. The end of StockMarketEye signifies more than just a business decision—it’s the end of an era that saw many make informed financial moves, share feedback, and grow alongside us. Our gratitude for our customer’s continuous support, patience, and belief in our vision is deep and immeasurable.
FAQs
Dividend capture specifically calls for buying a stock just prior to the ex-dividend date in order to receive the dividend, then selling it immediately after the dividend is paid. The purpose of the two trades is simply to receive the dividend, as opposed to investing for the longer term.
What happens if a stock goes to zero? ›
A drop in price to zero means the investor loses his or her entire investment: a return of -100%. To summarize, yes, a stock can lose its entire value. However, depending on the investor's position, the drop to worthlessness can be either good (short positions) or bad (long positions).
Can you sell pre market on ex-dividend date? ›
If you sold shares before the ex-dividend date no matter if in pre-market trading, regular trading or after-hours trading, you will not qualify for the dividend. If you sold shares on or after the ex-dividend date, whether in pre-market trading, regular trading, or after-hours trading, you do qualify for the dividend.
How did the stock market close today? ›
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 263.71 points, or 0.69%, to close at 38,503.69.
Will I get dividend if I buy two days before ex-date? ›
If you buy stocks one day or more before their ex-dividend date, you will still get the dividend. That's when a stock is said to trade cum-dividend, or with dividend. If you buy on the ex-dividend date or later, you won't get the dividend. The ex-dividend date is in place to allow pending stock trades to settle.
Will I get dividend if I buy one day before ex-date? ›
If you buy a stock one day before the ex-dividend, you will get the dividend. If you buy on the ex-dividend date or any day after, you won't get the dividend. Conversely, if you want to sell a stock and still get a dividend that has been declared, you need to hang onto it until the ex-dividend day.
Do I lose my money if a stock is delisted? ›
Though delisting does not affect your ownership, shares may not hold any value post-delisting. Thus, if any of the stocks that you own get delisted, it is better to sell your shares. You can either exit the market or sell it to the company when it announces buyback.
Do you lose all your money if the stock market crashes? ›
If the price of your stocks drops while you are holding it, you have not lost any money at all. Values fluctuate, but you are holding stocks, not money. It only becomes money again when you sell it. If you sell your stocks for less than you paid for them, only then have you lost money.
Do you owe money if your stock goes to zero? ›
No. A stock price can't go negative, or, that is, fall below zero. So an investor does not owe anyone money. They will, however, lose whatever money they invested in the stock if the stock falls to zero.
What are the 3 important dates for dividends? ›
When it comes to investing for dividends, there are three key dates that everyone should memorize. The three dates are the date of declaration, date of record, and date of payment.
“Dividend capture strategy” returns are the trading technique of buying a stock just before the dividend is paid, holding it just long enough to collect the dividend, then selling it. If you can sell it for as much as you paid, you have “captured” the dividend at no cost, other than the transaction costs.
Is it better to buy a stock after ex-dividend date? ›
The stock price drops by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date. Remember, the ex-dividend date is the day before the record date. If investors want to receive a stock's dividend, they have to buy shares of stock before the ex-dividend date.
What to do after stock market closes? ›
Thus, investors can only place limit orders valid only for after-hour trading. If the order fails to execute, the investor will have to put a fresh order when trading resumes on the next day. To execute an after-hours order, log in to your brokerage account, select the stock you want to trade, and place a limit order.
How long till the stock market closes? ›
The regular market trades from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
How did the stock market collapse? ›
There were many causes of the 1929 stock market crash, some of which included overinflated shares, growing bank loans, agricultural overproduction, panic selling, stocks purchased on margin, higher interest rates, and a negative media industry.
What happens if you sell after ex-dividend date? ›
The ex-dividend date is the first day of trading in which new shareholders don't have rights to the next dividend disbursem*nt. However, if shareholders continue to hold their stock, they may qualify for the next dividend. If shares are sold on or after the ex-dividend date, they will still receive the dividend.
Is it better to buy a stock before or after ex-dividend? ›
The stock price drops by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date. Remember, the ex-dividend date is the day before the record date. If investors want to receive a stock's dividend, they have to buy shares of stock before the ex-dividend date.
What happens if you buy after ex-dividend date? ›
Investors who purchase a stock on its ex-dividend date or after will not receive the next dividend payment. Instead, the seller gets the dividend. Investors only get dividends if they buy the stock before the ex-dividend date.
Can I buy a stock to get the dividend and then sell it? ›
“Dividend capture strategy” returns are the trading technique of buying a stock just before the dividend is paid, holding it just long enough to collect the dividend, then selling it. If you can sell it for as much as you paid, you have “captured” the dividend at no cost, other than the transaction costs.
