GDL Fund (GDL) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $0.12
- Dividend Yield
- 5.72%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- 0.0%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 11, 2026
Payment date
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Quarterly
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 18, 2026
Dec 18, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.12 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.12 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.12 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.12 |
GDL Dividend Yield Range
GDL Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.12 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.12 | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.12 | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.12 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.12 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.12 | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.12 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.12 | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.12 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.12 | Sep 23, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.12 | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Quarterly |
The table shows GDL Fund’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
GDL Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $0.36 |
| 2025 | 4 | $0.48 |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.48 |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.48 |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.46 |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.40 |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.40 |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.58 |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.64 |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.64 |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.80 |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.28 |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.28 |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.28 |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.28 |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.28 |
Dividends per share by ex-dividend year, summed from every payout in the history above. The current year counts the payouts made so far.
FAQ
Does GDL Fund pay dividends?
Yes, GDL has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. GDL pays dividends quarterly.
How much is GDL Fund's dividend?
GDL’s most recent dividend was $0.12 per share. GDL’s annual dividend yield is 5.72%.
When is GDL Fund ex-dividend date?
GDL Fund’s last ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026. Shareholders who own GDL shares before this date received a dividend of $0.12 per share on Sep 23, 2026. GDL’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is GDL Fund dividend payment date?
GDL Fund’s last dividend payment date was Sep 23, 2026. Shareholders who own GDL shares before Sep 16, 2026 received $0.12 per share.