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HDLB

ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN

HDLB

Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

12.43%

Annual Dividend

$1.91

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

-1.3%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Monthly

HDLB Dividend Safety Score

53/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
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 HDLB a good dividend stock?

Mixed

ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN (HDLB) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.43% ($1.91/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2024
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    12.43%
    Payout Ratio
    Annual Dividend
    $1.91
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -1.3%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    Market Cap
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    0%
    52-Week Range
    $14.33 – $19.44
    Dividend Safety
    C · 53/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2024)
    HDLB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $1.91 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$15.93
    Annual$191.20
    Monthly avg$15.93