On Exness, if you hold a stock or index CFD across the ex-dividend date, a dividend adjustment is applied: long positions are typically credited and short positions debited. You are not paid a real dividend because you do not own the shares — the adjustment simply reflects the underlying payout. Track ex-dividend dates for any stock CFDs you hold.
Dividends and CFDs on Exness
- Holding a stock or index CFD over the ex-dividend date triggers a dividend adjustment.
- Long positions usually receive an adjustment; short positions are charged.
- You do not receive an actual dividend — you do not own the shares.
- Adjustments reflect the underlying dividend, net of any applicable rate.
- Check the ex-dividend dates of stocks you hold.
Dividend adjustments
| Position | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Long stock/index CFD | Usually credited |
| Short stock/index CFD | Usually charged |
| Own the shares? | No — price exposure only |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get dividends on Exness?
Not actual dividends — you do not own the shares. Instead, a dividend adjustment is applied to stock and index CFDs held over the ex-dividend date.
Are short CFD positions charged dividends?
Yes — short positions held over the ex-dividend date are typically charged the dividend adjustment, while long positions are usually credited.
How do I find ex-dividend dates?
Check the company's investor information or your platform's notices. Knowing the date helps you anticipate the adjustment on open CFD positions.