Merger Fund (The) (MERFX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $1.279
- Dividend Yield
- 7.43%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +130.2%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 15, 2026
Payment date
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Annually
Forward yield
7.21%
7.21%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 15, 2026
Dec 15, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.609 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.192 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.05 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.094 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.742 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.229 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.577 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.04659 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.59124 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.44447 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.55577 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.27939 |
MERFX Dividend Yield Range
MERFX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Annually | $1.28 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Annually | $0.56 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Annually | $0.44 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | Annually | $0.59 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | Annually | $0.05 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | Annually | $0.58 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | Annually | $0.23 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | Annually | $0.74 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | Annually | $0.09 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | Annually | $0.05 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.28 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Annually |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.56 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Annually |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.44 | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Annually |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.59 | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | Annually |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.05 | Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Annually |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.58 | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | Annually |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.23 | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.74 | Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.09 | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 | Annually |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.05 | Dec 29, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | Annually |
The table shows Merger Fund (The)’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
MERFX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $1.2794 |
| 2024 | 1 | $0.5558 |
| 2023 | 1 | $0.4445 |
| 2022 | 1 | $0.5912 |
| 2021 | 1 | $0.0466 |
| 2020 | 1 | $0.577 |
| 2019 | 1 | $0.229 |
| 2018 | 1 | $0.742 |
| 2017 | 1 | $0.094 |
| 2016 | 1 | $0.05 |
| 2015 | 1 | $0.192 |
| 2014 | 1 | $0.609 |
| 2013 | 1 | $0.391 |
| 2012 | 1 | $0.322 |
| 2011 | 1 | $0.452 |
| 2010 | 1 | $0.29 |
| 2009 | 1 | $0.0003 |
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 Merger Fund (The) pay dividends?
Yes, MERFX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. MERFX pays dividends annually.
How much is Merger Fund (The)'s dividend?
MERFX’s most recent dividend was $1.279 per share. MERFX’s annual dividend yield is 7.43%.
When is Merger Fund (The) ex-dividend date?
Merger Fund (The)’s last ex-dividend date was Dec 16, 2025. Shareholders who own MERFX shares before this date received a dividend of $1.279 per share on Dec 16, 2025. MERFX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Merger Fund (The) dividend payment date?
Merger Fund (The)’s last dividend payment date was Dec 16, 2025. Shareholders who own MERFX shares before Dec 16, 2025 received $1.279 per share.
