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Methodology

How DividendTen calculates gross dividend yield, defines calendar fields, measures payout frequency, and validates data before each deployment. Transparent by design.

Data snapshot model

DividendTen pages are dated snapshots, not live feeds. Each page displays a data-as-of date in a clearly labelled badge. The snapshot model means all data represents a single point in time. Yield figures, ex-dates, and payment dates reflect the state of available data at that date and are not updated in real time.

Snapshots should be refreshed only when the underlying data has been verified or clearly labelled with its current verification status. Older values should remain visible only when their status and limitations are clear.

Gross dividend yield calculation

The gross dividend yield shown for each benchmark is calculated as follows: total dividends declared or paid by benchmark constituents over a trailing twelve-month period, divided by the aggregate market capitalisation of the benchmark at the snapshot date, expressed as a percentage.

The term "gross" means the yield is calculated before any applicable tax credits, withholding taxes, or franking credit offsets. For the ASX 200, this means the yield does not reflect the value of franking credits attached to franked dividends. Investors who are eligible to use Australian franking credits may receive a higher effective yield after imputation. Consult the ATO or a tax professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Individual company yields in the top yield table use trailing dividends per share divided by the share price at the snapshot date. These figures may differ from yields calculated by other data providers depending on the trailing period, dividend treatment, and price date used.

Calendar fields

Each calendar row includes: company name, ticker symbol, ex-dividend date, record date, payment date, declared amount per share, currency, and payment frequency label. Where a field is not available in the source data, it is omitted from the row rather than estimated.

The ex-dividend date is the first date on which a share trades without entitlement to the next declared dividend, as announced by the company or exchange. The record date is the company cutoff for identifying entitled shareholders. The payment date is the scheduled transfer date for the dividend amount. All three dates are shown when available.

Payout frequency classification

Companies are classified into payment frequency categories based on their typical annual payout schedule: quarterly (four or more payments per year), semi-annual (approximately two payments per year), or annual or irregular (one payment per year, or no fixed schedule). The classification is based on observed historical patterns and may not predict future payment behaviour.

Frequency is a descriptive field. DividendTen does not assign quality scores to payment schedules. A semi-annual payer is not treated as better or worse than a quarterly payer.

Quality checks

Each data build runs automated validation before deployment. Checks include: all required fields present in each record, date values in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD), no duplicate tickers within a ranked yield list, rank values in ascending integer sequence starting at 1, yield values within plausible ranges, and all HTML tables rendering with the correct number of columns and rows. Builds that fail any validation check are not deployed to production.

Methodology questions

What does "gross dividend yield" mean on DividendTen?

Gross dividend yield on DividendTen is calculated by summing the dividends declared or paid by benchmark constituents over a trailing twelve-month period and dividing by the aggregate market capitalisation of the benchmark at the snapshot date. It is gross of taxes and does not include franking credit offsets. It is a descriptive snapshot, not a forward forecast.

How are dividend calendar dates sourced?

Calendar fields (ex-dividend date, record date, payment date, amount, and currency) are sourced from company announcements, exchange notices, and market data providers. Each calendar snapshot includes a data-as-of date. Dates can be revised by issuers after announcement; always verify with primary sources.

What validation does DividendTen apply to its data?

Before each deployment, DividendTen runs automated build-time checks including: required field presence, correct ISO date formats, no duplicate tickers within a ranked list, rank order integrity, yield value plausibility ranges, and correct table rendering in HTML. Pages that fail validation are not deployed.