I removed my answer on this since I was incorrect.
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BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT BUYING TODAY. Trade date and settlement date ARE NOT the same thing. Settlement --and as i understand it - i.e.legal ownership --is 2 business days AFTER trade date. Buying today puts settlement on the ex date meaning technically you probably won't receive dividend.
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