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Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) Dividend

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$12.68

Undervalued · +32% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) pays a monthly dividend of $0.1220 per share, or $1.47 a year, a 11.57% yield at its $12.68 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 18, 2026, paid Dec 2, 2026. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

11.57%

Annual Dividend

$1.47

Payout Ratio

194%

5-Yr Growth

1.2%

Ex-Date

Nov 18, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BGH's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) has a forward dividend yield of 11.57%, based on an annual dividend of $1.47 per share and a share price of $12.68.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • BGH last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • BGH's next ex-dividend date is Nov 18, 2026, with payment on Dec 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH pays out 194% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BGH's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH's 11.57% yield is 18% above its five-year average yield of 9.81%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BGH is $16.77 per share, 32% above the $12.68 share price, so BGH screens as undervalued.
  • Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 5 times across the 169 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 15.1% increase to $0.122 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 21, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BGH Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BGH

Is BGH a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.57% ($1.47/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Elevated payout ratio (194%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    11.57%
    Payout Ratio
    194%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.47
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    1.2%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 18, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    —
    P/E Ratio
    16.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    -24%
    52-Week Range
    $12.37 – $15.35
    Dividend Safety
    C · 59/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    BGH dividend raises and cuts

    Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 5 times across the 169 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 15.1% increase to $0.122 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 21, 2020.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Nov 20, 2024Raise$0.106 → $0.122+15.1%
    Apr 21, 2020Cut$0.141 → $0.106−24.8%
    Jan 22, 2020Cut$0.148 → $0.141−4.7%
    Jan 22, 2018Cut$0.153 → $0.148−3.3%
    Feb 17, 2016Cut$0.162 → $0.153−5.6%
    Jul 21, 2015Cut$0.168 → $0.162−3.6%
    Every BGH payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    BGH ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BGH dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BGH dividend calculator100 shares pay $147.00 a year, $12.25 each monthCalculate →BGH total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is BGH a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.57% ($1.47/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is BGH undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BGH's fair value is about $16.77 versus a $12.68 share price — so it looks undervalued (+32% vs. fair value).

    Is BGH's dividend safe?

    BGH has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is BGH's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for BGH is about $16.77 per share, roughly 32% above the current $12.68 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is BGH a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BGH screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.57% ($1.47/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will BGH cut its dividend?

    BGH earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does BGH pay a dividend?

    Yes. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.47 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.57%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of BGH pay?

    At $1.47 per share a year, 100 shares of BGH pay $147.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $12.25 each month. Buying them costs about $1,268 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

    What is BGH's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH's forward dividend yield is 11.57%, based on a $1.47 annual dividend and a $12.68 share price.

    What is BGH's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH pays $1.47 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is BGH's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH's payout ratio is 194% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has BGH grown its dividend?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, BGH has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next BGH ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BGH is Nov 18, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.47 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$12.25
    Annual$147.00
    Monthly avg$12.25
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