GDL Dividend Calculator
The GDL Fund (GDL) currently yields 5.67% and paid $0.48 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$8.47
Dividend Yield
5.67%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.48
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+0.0%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from GDL
Portfolio Value
$99,625
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$445
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — GDL
Projected Income from GDL
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $907 | $76 | 1996.1 | $16,907 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,298 | $108 | 2857.7 | $24,205 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,712 | $143 | 3768.2 | $31,917 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,149 | $179 | 4730.3 | $40,065 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,611 | $218 | 5746.9 | $48,676 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $3,099 | $258 | 6821.1 | $57,774 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,614 | $301 | 7956.1 | $67,389 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $4,159 | $347 | 9155.6 | $77,548 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $4,735 | $395 | 10422.9 | $88,282 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $5,343 | $445 | 11762.1 | $99,625 |
GDL Dividend Per Share by Year
GDL Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-23 | $0.12 |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-24 | $0.12 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-19 | $0.12 |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-23 | $0.12 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-23 | $0.12 |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-24 | $0.12 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-20 | $0.12 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-23 | $0.12 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-21 | $0.12 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-21 | $0.12 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-22 | $0.12 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-22 | $0.12 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-23 | $0.12 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-24 | $0.12 |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-16 | $0.12 |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-23 | $0.12 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-23 | $0.12 |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-24 | $0.12 |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-17 | $0.12 |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-23 | $0.12 |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-23 | $0.12 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-24 | $0.12 |
| 2020-12-10 | 2020-12-18 | $0.12 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-23 | $0.12 |
GDL Dividend FAQ
How much does GDL pay in dividends per share?
The GDL Fund paid $0.48 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 GDL pay dividends?
GDL pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is GDL's dividend yield?
At the last close of $8.47, GDL yields approximately 5.67% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is GDL's dividend growth rate?
GDL's dividend per share has compounded at 0.0% per year over the last 5 years (0.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much GDL do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.48 per share per year, roughly 2,500 shares — about $21,175.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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