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GLV

Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund

GLV

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$5.74

Undervalued · +97% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.73%

Annual Dividend

$0.65

Payout Ratio

42%

5-Yr Growth

-12.1%

Ex-Date

Oct 19, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GLV's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) has a forward dividend yield of 11.73%, based on an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and a share price of $5.74.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, GLV's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • GLV last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • GLV's next ex-dividend date is Oct 19, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, GLV pays out 42% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GLV's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 12.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GLV is $11.29 per share, 97% above the $5.74 share price, so GLV screens as undervalued.
  • Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GLV Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GLV

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) yields 11.73% ($0.65 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100).

Is GLV a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.73% ($0.65/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

  • Comfortable payout ratio (42%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.73%
Payout Ratio
42%
Annual Dividend
$0.65
5-Yr Avg Growth
-12.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 19, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$71.2M
P/E Ratio
3.7
5-Yr Total Return
-49%
52-Week Range
$5.73 – $6.65
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)
GLV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GLV dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLV a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.73% ($0.65/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 GLV undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GLV's fair value is about $11.29 versus a $5.74 share price — so it looks undervalued (+97% vs. fair value).

Is GLV's dividend safe?

GLV has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GLV's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GLV is about $11.29 per share, roughly 97% above the current $5.74 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GLV a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GLV screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.73% ($0.65/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 GLV cut its dividend?

GLV earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GLV pay a dividend?

Yes. Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.65 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.73%.

What is GLV's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, GLV's forward dividend yield is 11.73%, based on a $0.65 annual dividend and a $5.74 share price.

What is GLV's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, GLV pays $0.65 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is GLV's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, GLV's payout ratio is 42% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GLV grown its dividend?

GLV does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GLV ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GLV is Oct 19, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.65 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$5.39
Annual$64.70
Monthly avg$5.39

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