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GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust

GGN

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

6.99%

Annual Dividend

$0.36

Payout Ratio

18%

5-Yr Growth

-5.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

GGN Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2021
Earnings payout coverage18% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 2.10
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is GGN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (GGN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.99% ($0.36/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (18%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.99%
Payout Ratio
18%
Annual Dividend
$0.36
5-Yr Avg Growth
-5.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.29
Market Cap
$804.6M
P/E Ratio
2.6
5-Yr Total Return
26%
52-Week Range
$4.31 – $5.88
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)
GGN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $0.36 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$3.00
Annual$36.00
Monthly avg$3.00