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ETG

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund

ETG

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$23.23

Fairly valued · -2% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.68%

Annual Dividend

$1.55

Payout Ratio

27%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about ETG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) has a forward dividend yield of 6.68%, based on an annual dividend of $1.55 per share and a share price of $23.23.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (67 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026.
  • ETG last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • ETG's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG pays out 27% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ETG's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG's 6.68% yield is 12% below its five-year average yield of 7.61%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ETG is $22.76 per share, 2% below the $23.23 share price, so ETG screens as fairly valued.
  • Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ETG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ETG

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) yields 6.68% ($1.55 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (67/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is ETG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.68% ($1.55/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (27%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.68%
Payout Ratio
27%
Annual Dividend
$1.55
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
1.21
Market Cap
$1.8B
P/E Ratio
4.0
5-Yr Total Return
4%
52-Week Range
$19.34 – $24.71
Dividend Safety
B · 67/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)
ETG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ETG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.68% ($1.55/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is ETG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ETG's fair value is about $22.76 versus a $23.23 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-2% vs. fair value).

Is ETG's dividend safe?

ETG has a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ETG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ETG is about $22.76 per share, about 2% below the current $23.23 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ETG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ETG screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (ETG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.68% ($1.55/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ETG cut its dividend?

ETG earns a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ETG pay a dividend?

Yes. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.55 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.68%.

What is ETG's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG's forward dividend yield is 6.68%, based on a $1.55 annual dividend and a $23.23 share price.

What is ETG's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG pays $1.55 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is ETG's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG's payout ratio is 27% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has ETG grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, ETG has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next ETG ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for ETG is Oct 15, 2026.