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
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 | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $870 | $73 | 669.7 | $16,870 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,085 | $90 | 985.2 | $22,124 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,257 | $105 | 1347.7 | $26,981 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,392 | $116 | 1761.8 | $31,445 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,494 | $124 | 2232.8 | $35,527 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,567 | $131 | 2766.3 | $39,240 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,616 | $135 | 3368.5 | $42,599 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,644 | $137 | 4046.5 | $45,621 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,654 | $138 | 4808.0 | $48,324 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $1,648 | $137 | 5661.6 | $50,729 |
BCV Dividend Per Share by Year
BCV Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-23 | $0.35 |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-24 | $0.35 |
| 2025-11-24 | 2025-12-30 | $0.35 |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-23 | $0.32 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-23 | $0.32 |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-24 | $0.32 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-30 | $0.32 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-23 | $0.32 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-21 | $0.32 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-21 | $0.32 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-28 | $0.32 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-22 | $0.32 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-23 | $0.32 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-24 | $0.32 |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-28 | $0.32 |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-23 | $0.32 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-23 | $0.32 |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-24 | $0.32 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-28 | $3.17 |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-23 | $0.32 |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-23 | $0.32 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-24 | $0.32 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-12-29 | $2.25 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-23 | $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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