The GDL Fund (XGDLX) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

$10.63
+$0.01+0.09% Friday 00:00
Dividend Yield
4.52%
Dividend amount
$0.12
Last ex-date
Sep 16, 2026
Last pay date
Sep 23, 2026

Summary

The GDL Fund (XGDLX) dividends are paid quarterly. The latest dividend per share was $0.12 with an ex date of September 16, 2026 and a payment date of September 23, 2026. The next dividend per share will be $0.12 with an ex date of December 14, 2026 and a payment date of December 18, 2026. The current dividend yield of The GDL Fund (XGDLX) is 4.52%.

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Past

DateAmountChange
$0.48
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23 Sep 2026
$0.12
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23 Jun 2026
$0.12
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24 Mar 2026
$0.12
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$0.48
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19 Dec 2025
$0.12
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23 Sep 2025
$0.12
-
23 Jun 2025
$0.12
-
24 Mar 2025
$0.12
-
$0.48
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20 Dec 2024
$0.12
-
23 Sep 2024
$0.12
-
21 Jun 2024
$0.12
-
21 Mar 2024
$0.12
-
$0.48
-
22 Dec 2023
$0.12
-
22 Sep 2023
$0.12
-
23 Jun 2023
$0.12
-
24 Mar 2023
$0.12
-
$0.48
-
16 Dec 2022
$0.12
-
23 Sep 2022
$0.12
-
23 Jun 2022
$0.12
-
24 Mar 2022
$0.12
-
$0.48
+4.35%
17 Dec 2021
$0.12
-
10Y Growth
-2.84%
5Y Growth
N/A
3Y Growth
N/A
1Y Growth
N/A

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FAQ

How much dividend does The GDL Fund pay?▼
The GDL Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.52%.
What is the dividend yield of The GDL Fund?▼
The current dividend yield of The GDL Fund is 4.52%.
When does The GDL Fund pay dividends?▼
The GDL Fund pays dividends quarterly. The next payment is expected on December 18, 2026.
When is the next dividend from The GDL Fund?▼
The next dividend payment from The GDL Fund is estimated for December 18, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of The GDL Fund?▼
The GDL Fund has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 0% and 5-year dividend growth of 0%.
What is the dividend of The GDL Fund?▼
The GDL Fund currently pays a dividend of $0.12 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of The GDL Fund to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from The GDL Fund, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of September 16, 2026.
When did The GDL Fund pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from The GDL Fund was made on September 23, 2026.
What was the dividend of The GDL Fund in 2025?▼
In 2025, The GDL Fund paid a total dividend of $0.48 per share.
In which currency does The GDL Fund distribute the dividend?▼
The GDL Fund distributes its dividends in USD.