Record Date The date established by an issuer of a security for the purpose of determining the holders who are entitled to receive a dividend or distribution. Investopedia Says: On the record date, a company looks to see who its shareholders or "holders of record" are. Essentially, a date of record ensures the dividend checks get sent to the right people. Related Terms: Board of Directors Book Closure Cum Dividend Dividend Ex-Date Ex-Dividend Holder of Record Spillover Dividend Split Adjusted |