Special Dividends, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Primacy of Trend
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November 29, 2012 - 8:14am
The smartest thing you can do after a special dividend is announced isn't to pile in or chase the yield -- look for opportunities to take advantage of price dislocation within a broader trend around the ex-date.
November 29, 2012 - 8:14am
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