GDL Dividend History
The GDL Fund · every payment since 2007
As of Oct 18, 2026, The GDL Fund (GDL) has paid 78 dividends since 2007. The most recent was $0.1200 per share (ex-date Sep 16, 2026, paid Sep 23, 2026). Over the last 12 months GDL paid $0.4800 across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 5.78%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +0.0% versus the 2 before.
Latest dividend
$0.1200
Last ex-date
Sep 16, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$0.48
Trailing yield
5.78%
Frequency
Quarterly
Growth streak
0 yrs
Key facts: GDL dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends has 78 dividend payments on record for The GDL Fund (GDL), going back to 2007.
- GDL's most recent dividend was $0.12 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 16, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 23, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, GDL paid $0.48 per share in dividends across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 5.78%.
- GDL's most recent dividend increase took effect with the Jun 15, 2020 ex-date, a 20.0% rise to $0.12 per share.
- GDL's most recent dividend cut took effect with the Dec 7, 2017 ex-date, a 37.5% reduction to $0.10 per share.
- GDL paid $0.48 per share in dividends in calendar year 2025, up 0.0% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "GDL Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GDL/dividend-history
Dividends versus price, last 12 months
Paid out
5.65%
of price a year ago
Price change
-2.1%
$8.49 → $8.31
Approx. total return
+3.5%
before taxes
Total return adds dividends received to the price change; it ignores reinvestment and taxes.
GDL dividends per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent dividend amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
GDL dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $0.3600 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $0.4800 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.4800 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.4800 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.4800 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.4800 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.4600 | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.4000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.4000 | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.5800 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.6400 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.6400 | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.8000 | -37.5% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.2800 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.2800 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.2800 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.2800 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.2800 | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.6000 | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 3timing | $1.2000 | — |
Every GDL dividend
2 raises · 3 cuts · 1 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 | $0.1200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 | $0.1200 | +20.0% | Raise |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 24, 2020 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $0.1000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $0.1000 | -37.5% | Cut |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 9, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 23, 2015 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | $0.1600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 23, 2014 | $0.1600 | -50.0% | Cut |
| Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 21, 2013 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 21, 2012 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 9, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2011 | Jun 23, 2011 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 15, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Sep 23, 2010 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 14, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 10, 2009 | Dec 17, 2009 | $0.4400 | — | Special |
| Sep 14, 2009 | Sep 23, 2009 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Jun 23, 2009 | $0.3200 | +60.0% | Raise |
| Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | $0.2000 | -50.0% | Cut |
| Dec 10, 2008 | Dec 17, 2008 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 24, 2008 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 24, 2007 | $0.4000 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 25, 2007 | $0.4000 | — | First |
GDL dividend history — FAQ
How much is GDL's dividend?
As of Oct 18, 2026, GDL's most recent dividend was $0.1200 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 16, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 23, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.4800 per share across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 5.78%.
How often does GDL pay a dividend?
The GDL Fund pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 4 payments in the last 12 months and 4 in 2025.
When is GDL's next dividend?
GDL's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has GDL ever cut its dividend?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 3 regular payments lower than the one before it; the most recent annual reduction was in 2018.
How much did GDL pay in dividends in 2025?
GDL paid $0.4800 per share across 4 payments in 2025, up 0.0% from 2024.
What was GDL's total return including dividends over the last year?
Over the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, GDL paid $0.4800 per share, 5.65% of its price a year earlier, while its price moved -2.1%. That is an approximate total return of +3.5% before taxes and reinvestment.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to GDL