If today is March 10th, and four options are eligible for early exercise, which ex-dividend date is most likely to produce the highest potential profit?
A) March 16
B) March 23
C) March 30
D) April 6

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The ex-dividend date closest to today, March 10th, is March 16th. Exercising early before this date allows the investor to capture the dividend, potentially increasing profit.

If Today Is March 10th, and Four Options Are Eligible