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Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) Dividend

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$6.26

Undervalued · +194% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) pays a monthly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.60 a year, a 9.42% yield at its $6.26 share price. It pays every month. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

9.42%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

79%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 2, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about IGD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) has a forward dividend yield of 9.42%, based on an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a share price of $6.26.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • IGD last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • IGD's most recent ex-dividend date was Nov 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0500 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD pays out 79% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • IGD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for IGD is $18.42 per share, 194% above the $6.26 share price, so IGD screens as undervalued.
  • Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 7 times across the 258 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on May 1, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 1, 2019.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "IGD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/IGD

Is IGD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.42% ($0.60/yr), with 2 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 2020
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.42%
    Payout Ratio
    79%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    4.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 2, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.50
    Market Cap
    $493.3M
    P/E Ratio
    8.2
    5-Yr Total Return
    6%
    52-Week Range
    $5.58 – $6.74
    Dividend Safety
    B · 68/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    IGD dividend raises and cuts

    Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 7 times across the 258 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on May 1, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 1, 2019.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    May 1, 2024Raise$0.0400 → $0.0500+25.0%
    Oct 1, 2019Cut$0.0610 → $0.0400−34.4%
    Dec 28, 2016Cut$0.0760 → $0.0610−19.7%
    Oct 1, 2013Cut$0.0840 → $0.0760−9.5%
    Oct 1, 2012Cut$0.0930 → $0.0840−9.7%
    Dec 28, 2011Cut$0.100 → $0.0930−7.0%
    Jul 1, 2010Cut$0.125 → $0.100−20.0%
    Dec 1, 2009Cut$0.156 → $0.125−19.9%
    Every IGD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    IGD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →IGD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →IGD dividend calculator100 shares pay $60.00 a year, $5.00 each monthCalculate →IGD total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is IGD a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.42% ($0.60/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is IGD undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, IGD's fair value is about $18.42 versus a $6.26 share price — so it looks undervalued (+194% vs. fair value).

    Is IGD's dividend safe?

    IGD has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is IGD's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for IGD is about $18.42 per share, roughly 194% above the current $6.26 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is IGD a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data IGD screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.42% ($0.60/yr), with 2 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 IGD cut its dividend?

    IGD earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does IGD pay a dividend?

    Yes. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.42%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of IGD pay?

    At $0.60 per share a year, 100 shares of IGD pay $60.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $5.00 each month. Buying them costs about $626 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

    What is IGD's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD's forward dividend yield is 9.42%, based on a $0.60 annual dividend and a $6.26 share price.

    What is IGD's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD pays $0.60 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is IGD's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD's payout ratio is 79% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has IGD grown its dividend?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next IGD ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, IGD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Nov 2, 2026, for $0.0500 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$5.00
    Annual$60.00
    Monthly avg$5.00
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