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Dividend Tracker Utility (NO API)

This utility does NOT use any external APIs. All data is managed locally for learning and experimentation.

This tool lets you track upcoming dividends for a list of stocks, calculate expected income, and view a dividend calendar. All data is entered manually for learning purposes.

Features

  • Add, edit, and remove dividend entries (ticker, ex-date, pay date, amount, shares)
  • View upcoming dividends in a calendar format
  • Calculate total expected dividend income
  • CLI interface (Python script)
  • Beginner-friendly: All code is commented for learning

Requirements

  • Python 3.7+
  • No external libraries required (uses only Python standard library)

Setup

  1. Copy dividend_tracker.py to your desired folder.
  2. Open a terminal in that folder.

Usage Workflow (Step-by-Step)

  1. Run the script: 
    python dividend_tracker.py
  2. Follow the menu prompts:
  3. Add, edit, or remove dividend entries
  4. View the dividend calendar
  5. Calculate total expected income
  6. Exit when done.

No real market data is used. This is for learning only!

Example Session

Welcome to the Dividend Tracker!
1. Add dividend
2. Edit dividend
3. Remove dividend
4. View calendar
5. Calculate total income
6. Exit
Enter your choice: 1
Enter ticker: AAPL
Enter ex-date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2024-08-01
Enter pay date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2024-08-15
Enter dividend amount per share: 0.24
Enter number of shares: 50
Dividend added!

Learning Notes

  • No API: All data is managed in Python, so you can see and modify the logic yourself.
  • How does it work? The code is structured with classes and functions, with comments explaining each step.
  • How can you extend it? Try adding support for dividend reinvestment, or plotting your income over time!

License

MIT