now i don't 'short' a stock ( except in tipping competitions ) i have on rare occasions 'flipped ' (sold shares i hold to buy back cheaper ) normally to buy in a Share Placement Plan
however SOME companies ( BHP and FMG to name two ) have declared very juicy dividends , so much so they after the ASX when they go-ex-div.
in the FMG case it fell by as much as 11% intra-day with some chance it may drift lower during the week .
so is this a trend i can exploit elsewhere i already have a 'low-ball' order in for extra FMG in case the near-term iron ore prices slide further , and punting FMG will not pay a $2(plus ) div. next half , it will find wiser places to invest the cash )
so can this 'ex-div. plummet' be found elsewhere on the ASX ( in a desirable stock )
i was looking for a lower price for extra EVN but that seems unlikely currently
although WPL is continuing on a downward trend
can fellow long-term investors , find opportunity in these drops ??