The declaration date is relevant to market participants in equities and options. It impacts investors and traders alike, but what is the date of declaration? Our guide to understanding the declaration ...

The declaration date is when a company announces its next dividend payment; it's also an option's expiration date. Once a dividend is declared, it becomes the company's legal responsibility to ...

Clay Halton was a Business Editor at Investopedia and has been working in the finance publishing field for more than five years. He also writes and edits personal finance content, with a focus on ...