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UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) Dividend

UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN · monthly payer

$137.36

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As of Nov 5, 2026, UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays a monthly dividend, or $38.46 a year, a 28.00% yield at its $137.36 share price. It pays every month. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of D.

Forward Yield

28.00%

Annual Dividend

$38.46

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

7.3%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GLDI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) has a forward dividend yield of 28.00%, based on an annual dividend of $38.46 per share and a share price of $137.36.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (36 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • GLDI last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • GLDI's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 21, 2026, for a dividend of $1.99 per share.
  • GLDI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI's 28.00% yield is 125% above its five-year average yield of 12.42%.
  • UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "GLDI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GLDI

Is GLDI a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.00% ($38.46/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

  • Strong 7.3% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
28.00%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$38.46
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-21%
52-Week Range
$131.31 – $183.61
Dividend Safety
D · 36/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

GLDI dividend changes

UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays a variable dividend: across the 164 payments on record since 2013, 71 were higher than the one before and 34 lower. The latest change was up 7.3% to $1.99 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 21, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 21, 2026Higher$1.85 → $1.99+7.3%
Aug 20, 2026Higher$1.59 → $1.85+16.5%
Jul 22, 2026Lower$4.43 → $1.59−64.1%
May 20, 2026Higher$3.68 → $4.43+20.2%
Apr 22, 2026Higher$2.77 → $3.68+33.0%
Mar 20, 2026Lower$4.31 → $2.77−35.8%
Feb 20, 2026Higher$3.47 → $4.31+24.4%
Jan 21, 2026Higher$3.24 → $3.47+7.0%
Dec 22, 2025Higher$3.09 → $3.24+4.9%
Nov 20, 2025Higher$1.71 → $3.09+80.7%
Oct 22, 2025Lower$1.75 → $1.71−2.2%
Sep 22, 2025Higher$1.34 → $1.75+30.1%
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GLDI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →GLDI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →GLDI dividend calculator100 shares pay $3,845.70 a year, $320.48 each monthCalculate →GLDI total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLDI a good dividend stock?

Higher risk. UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.00% ($38.46/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Is GLDI's dividend safe?

GLDI has a dividend-safety grade of D (36/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is GLDI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GLDI screens as "higher risk". UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.00% ($38.46/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GLDI cut its dividend?

GLDI earns a dividend-safety grade of D (36/100), 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 GLDI pay a dividend?

Yes. UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN pays a monthly dividend of about $38.46 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 28.00%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of GLDI pay?

At $38.46 per share a year, 100 shares of GLDI pay $3,845.70 a year in dividends before tax, about $320.48 each month. Buying them costs about $13,735 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is GLDI's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI's forward dividend yield is 28.00%, based on a $38.46 annual dividend and a $137.36 share price.

What is GLDI's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI pays $38.46 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

How many years has GLDI grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next GLDI ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GLDI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 21, 2026, for $1.99 per share.

Income Calculator

At $38.46 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$320.48
Annual$3,845.70
Monthly avg$320.48
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