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Manulife Smart Defensive Equity (CDEF.TO) Dividend 2026

C$13.65
-C$0.25-1.8% Thursday 00:00
Dividend Yield
1.81%
Dividend amount
C$0.19
Last ex-date
Dec 30, 2025
Last pay date
Jan 15, 2026

Summary

Manulife Smart Defensive Equity (CDEF.TO) dividends are paid semi-annual. The latest dividend per share was C$0.19 with an ex date of December 30, 2025 and a payment date of January 15, 2026. The next dividend per share will be C$0.06 with an ex date of June 30, 2026 and a payment date of July 15, 2026. The curreny dividend yield of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity (CDEF.TO) is 1.81%.

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Past

DateAmountChange
C$0.25
+16.94%
15 Jan 2026
C$0.19
+214.28%
C$0.21
-21.71%
15 Jul 2025
C$0.06
-60.67%
14 Jan 2025
C$0.15
+9.17%
C$0.27
+5.31%
12 Jul 2024
C$0.14
+6.06%
12 Jan 2024
C$0.13
+5.1%
C$0.26
+175.83%
13 Jul 2023
C$0.12
-5.34%
13 Jan 2023
C$0.13
+57.64%
C$0.09
-
13 Jul 2022
C$0.08
+788.99%
13 Jan 2022
C$0.01
-
10Y Growth
N/A
5Y Growth
92.31%
3Y Growth
-1.12%
1Y Growth
N/A

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FAQ

How much dividend does Manulife Smart Defensive Equity pay?▼
Manulife Smart Defensive Equity pays an annual dividend of C$0.25 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.81%.
What is the dividend yield of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity?▼
The current dividend yield of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity is 1.81%.
When does Manulife Smart Defensive Equity pay dividends?▼
Manulife Smart Defensive Equity pays dividends semi-annual. The next payment is expected on July 15, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Manulife Smart Defensive Equity?▼
The next dividend payment from Manulife Smart Defensive Equity is estimated for July 15, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity?▼
Manulife Smart Defensive Equity paid dividend every year within the last 4 years.
What is the dividend of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity?▼
Manulife Smart Defensive Equity currently pays a dividend of C$0.19 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Manulife Smart Defensive Equity, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of December 30, 2025.
When did Manulife Smart Defensive Equity pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Manulife Smart Defensive Equity was made on January 15, 2026.
What was the dividend of Manulife Smart Defensive Equity in 2025?▼
In 2025, Manulife Smart Defensive Equity paid a total dividend of C$0.21 per share.
In which currency does Manulife Smart Defensive Equity distribute the dividend?▼
Manulife Smart Defensive Equity distributes its dividends in CAD.
Where can I find more information on dividend safety?▼
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