
STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) Dividend
STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 · monthly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays a monthly dividend, or $1.09 a year, a 4.74% yield at its $22.97 share price. It pays every month. It has a dividend safety grade of C.
Forward Yield
4.74%
Annual Dividend
$1.09
Payout Ratio
—
5-Yr Growth
36.0%
Ex-Date
—
Frequency
Monthly
Key facts about GJS's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) has a forward dividend yield of 4.74%, based on an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and a share price of $22.97.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, GJS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- GJS last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
- GJS's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.10 per share.
- GJS's dividend has grown at an average rate of 36.0% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GJS is $24.92 per share, 8% above the $22.97 share price, so GJS screens as fairly valued.
- STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "GJS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GJS
Is GJS a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsSTRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.74% ($1.09/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Strong 36.0% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 4.74%
- Payout Ratio
- —
- Annual Dividend
- $1.09
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 36.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- —
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- —
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 7%
- 52-Week Range
- $22.71 – $24.68
- Dividend Safety
- C · 64/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
GJS dividend changes
STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays a variable dividend: across the 241 payments on record since 2006, 73 were higher than the one before and 63 lower. The latest change was up 6.1% to $0.104 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 14, 2026.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Higher | $0.0980 → $0.104 | +6.1% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lower | $0.0990 → $0.0980 | −1.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Higher | $0.0960 → $0.0990 | +3.1% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Higher | $0.0950 → $0.0960 | +1.1% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Lower | $0.0990 → $0.0950 | −4.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Lower | $0.101 → $0.0990 | −2.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Lower | $0.107 → $0.102 | −4.7% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Lower | $0.109 → $0.107 | −1.8% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Lower | $0.111 → $0.109 | −1.8% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Higher | $0.109 → $0.111 | +1.8% |
| May 14, 2025 | Higher | $0.108 → $0.109 | +0.9% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Lower | $0.111 → $0.109 | −1.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GJS a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.74% ($1.09/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is GJS undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GJS's fair value is about $24.92 versus a $22.97 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+8% vs. fair value).
Is GJS's dividend safe?
GJS has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is GJS's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for GJS is about $24.92 per share, roughly 8% above the current $22.97 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is GJS a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GJS screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 (GJS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.74% ($1.09/yr), with 0 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 GJS cut its dividend?
GJS earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does GJS pay a dividend?
Yes. STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 pays a monthly dividend of about $1.09 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.74%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of GJS pay?
At $1.09 per share a year, 100 shares of GJS pay $108.80 a year in dividends before tax, about $9.07 each month. Buying them costs about $2,297 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is GJS's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, GJS's forward dividend yield is 4.74%, based on a $1.09 annual dividend and a $22.97 share price.
What is GJS's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, GJS pays $1.09 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.
How many years has GJS grown its dividend?
GJS does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next GJS ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, GJS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 14, 2026, for $0.10 per share.
GJS Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-1%
3 Years
+6%
5 Years
+7%
52-Week Range
$22.71 – $24.68
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is GJS worth?
Fairly valuedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for STRATS Trust for Goldman Sachs Group Securities, Series 2006-2 is $24.92 per share, versus a market price of $22.97. That implies the stock is roughly fairly priced.
Fair Value
$24.92
Current Price
$22.97
Gap
+8%
Margin of Safety
8%
How we get there
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Assumptions: 9.3% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $1.09 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
GJS Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
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
Dividend History
Full GJS dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1040 | regular |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.0980 | regular |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.0990 | regular |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.0960 | regular |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0960 | regular |
| May 14, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.0960 | regular |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.0960 | regular |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0960 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.0120 | regular |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.0950 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0990 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1010 | regular |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1020 | regular |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1070 | regular |
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