Disliked{quote} So as far as I understand it makes no sense to have a short position in advance if it is only balanced out after the dividend adjustment took place. So the trade is to BUY either before the gap or after it at the latest with the intention of selling higher again. Don't you have a high spread if your orders are executed out of market hours and where do you limit your risk. With a spread of e.g 3 Points at 100£/Point, you will be down -300£ right away. Assume price moves another 20 Points against you before anywhere near to a gap fill and...Ignored
thats up to you and the size of your account
B4 Elvis there was nothing