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GOF

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund

GOF

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$8.58

Undervalued · +127% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

25.47%

Annual Dividend

$2.19

Payout Ratio

201%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GOF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) has a forward dividend yield of 25.47%, based on an annual dividend of $2.19 per share and a share price of $8.58.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • GOF last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • GOF's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.18 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF pays out 201% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GOF's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF's 25.47% yield is 89% above its five-year average yield of 13.48%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GOF is $19.49 per share, 127% above the $8.58 share price, so GOF screens as undervalued.
  • Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 231 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 7.7% increase to $0.182 per share, going ex-dividend on May 13, 2013.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GOF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GOF

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) yields 25.47% ($2.19 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is GOF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 25.47% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2010
    • Elevated payout ratio (201%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    25.47%
    Payout Ratio
    201%
    Annual Dividend
    $2.19
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    $1.9B
    P/E Ratio
    7.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    -54%
    52-Week Range
    $8.40 – $13.98
    Dividend Safety
    B · 69/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2010)

    GOF dividend raises and cuts

    Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 231 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 7.7% increase to $0.182 per share, going ex-dividend on May 13, 2013.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    May 13, 2013Raise$0.169 → $0.182+7.7%
    Dec 12, 2012Raise$0.154 → $0.169+9.7%
    Jan 11, 2008Raise$0.142 → $0.154+8.5%
    Every GOF payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    GOF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GOF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is GOF a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 25.47% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is GOF undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GOF's fair value is about $19.49 versus a $8.58 share price — so it looks undervalued (+127% vs. fair value).

    Is GOF's dividend safe?

    GOF has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is GOF's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for GOF is about $19.49 per share, roughly 127% above the current $8.58 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is GOF a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GOF screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 25.47% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will GOF cut its dividend?

    GOF earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does GOF pay a dividend?

    Yes. Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $2.19 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 25.47%.

    What is GOF's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF's forward dividend yield is 25.47%, based on a $2.19 annual dividend and a $8.58 share price.

    What is GOF's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF pays $2.19 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is GOF's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF's payout ratio is 201% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has GOF grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next GOF ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GOF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.18 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $2.19 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$18.25
    Annual$219.00
    Monthly avg$18.25

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