IF I BUY A COMPANY WITH A PAYOUT IN 2MONTHS DO I GET THE DIVIDEND OR DO YOU HAVE TO OWN THE STOCK FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME

I use this one E/L http://www.upcomingdividends.co.uk/ Think Skinny gave me the link a wile back, it does seem reliable over the months.

Your question E/L? VED have been consistent over the years but take months for the SP to return though, unless the mining sector is on the rise.

I generally find that the smaller the divi the quicker the SP returns to profit so I work on a little and often method when looking at divi plays.

NG is always a good one and has been since it's float in general terms.