Question 1

What is a dividend ex-date on PSX?

Accepted Answer

The ex-date (ex-dividend date) on the Pakistan Stock Exchange is the cutoff date by which you must own a stock to be eligible for its upcoming dividend payment. If you buy the stock on or after the ex-date, you will not receive that dividend. You must purchase the shares at least one trading day before the ex-date to qualify.

Question 2

How do I receive a dividend from a PSX listed company?

Accepted Answer

To receive a dividend from a Pakistan Stock Exchange listed company, you must hold the shares in your CDC (Central Depository Company) account before the ex-date. The dividend is then automatically credited to your bank account linked with your CDC account on or around the payment date announced by the company.

Question 3

Which PSX stocks pay the highest dividends?

Accepted Answer

High dividend-paying sectors on the Pakistan Stock Exchange typically include commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, fertilizer companies, and power generation firms. PSX Terminal's dividend calendar and yields page track upcoming dividend payments and historical dividend yields for all listed companies.

Question 4

What is the difference between ex-date and payment date for PSX dividends?

Accepted Answer

The ex-date is the eligibility cutoff — you must own the stock before this date to receive the dividend. The payment date is when the company actually transfers the dividend amount to eligible shareholders' bank accounts. The gap between ex-date and payment date is typically several weeks for PSX-listed companies.

Question 5

Are dividends from PSX stocks taxable in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dividends from Pakistan Stock Exchange listed companies are subject to withholding tax in Pakistan. The tax rate is 15% for filers and 30% for non-filers of income tax returns. The company deducts this tax at source before crediting the dividend to shareholders.

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