BCV Dividend Calculator

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) currently yields 5.44% and paid $1.37 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 3 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$25.19

Dividend Yield

5.44%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$1.37

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

-15.5%

Raise Streak

3 yrs

Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from BCV

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Portfolio Value

$50,729

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$137

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BCV

Projected Income from BCV

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$870
Monthly$73
Shares669.7
Value$16,870
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$1,085
Monthly$90
Shares985.2
Value$22,124
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$1,257
Monthly$105
Shares1347.7
Value$26,981
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$1,392
Monthly$116
Shares1761.8
Value$31,445
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$1,494
Monthly$124
Shares2232.8
Value$35,527
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$1,567
Monthly$131
Shares2766.3
Value$39,240
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$1,616
Monthly$135
Shares3368.5
Value$42,599
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$1,644
Monthly$137
Shares4046.5
Value$45,621
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$1,654
Monthly$138
Shares4808.0
Value$48,324
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$1,648
Monthly$137
Shares5661.6
Value$50,729

BCV Dividend Per Share by Year

BCV Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2026-06-152026-06-23$0.35
2026-03-172026-03-24$0.35
2025-11-242025-12-30$0.35
2025-09-162025-09-23$0.32
2025-06-132025-06-23$0.32
2025-03-172025-03-24$0.32
2024-11-222024-12-30$0.32
2024-09-162024-09-23$0.32
2024-06-132024-06-21$0.32
2024-03-132024-03-21$0.32
2023-11-212023-12-28$0.32
2023-09-142023-09-22$0.32
2023-06-142023-06-23$0.32
2023-03-162023-03-24$0.32
2022-11-222022-12-28$0.32
2022-09-152022-09-23$0.32
2022-06-142022-06-23$0.32
2022-03-162022-03-24$0.32
2021-11-232021-12-28$3.17
2021-09-152021-09-23$0.32
2021-06-152021-06-23$0.32
2021-03-162021-03-24$0.32
2020-11-242020-12-29$2.25
2020-09-152020-09-23$0.29

BCV Dividend FAQ

How much does BCV pay in dividends per share?

Bancroft Fund Ltd. paid $1.37 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.

How often does BCV pay dividends?

BCV pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.

What is BCV's dividend yield?

At the last close of $25.19, BCV yields approximately 5.44% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is BCV's dividend growth rate?

BCV's dividend per share has compounded at -15.5% per year over the last 5 years (2.3% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

How much BCV do I need for $100 a month in dividends?

At the trailing payout of $1.37 per share per year, roughly 876 shares — about $22,066.44 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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