Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) Dividend Calculator
Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund · how much MGF pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) pay $120.00 a year in dividends, about $10.00 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.10 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $13.83 share price that is a 8.68% yield, so $10,000 buys about 723.1 shares and pays about $868 a year.
Per share, a year
$1.20
100 shares, a year
$120.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$867.68
Shares for $1,000 a month
10,000
MGF Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund
$13.83 · $1.20/yr dividend · 8.72% yield · monthly
Annual income
$120.00
Monthly (average)
$10.00
Per payment (monthly)
$10.00
Dividend yield
8.68%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$1,383
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on MGF's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $120 · 10-year total: $1,200. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many MGF shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 1,000 | $13,830 |
| $250 a month | 2,500 | $34,575 |
| $500 a month | 5,000 | $69,150 |
| $1,000 a month | 10,000 | $138,300 |
| $2,000 a month | 20,000 | $276,600 |
| $5,000 a month | 50,000 | $691,500 |
What 100 shares of MGF paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $203.50 in 2016 and $114.00 in 2025, down 44%, without buying another share.
How the MGF dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $1.20
Each payment = shares × $0.10
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $1.20
The rate is Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the MGF dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) pay $120.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $10.00 each month, at $1.20 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $13.83, MGF yields 8.68%: $10,000 buys about 723.1 shares, which pay about $867.68 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from MGF dividends alone takes about 10,000 shares, roughly $138,300 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of MGF paid $203.50 in dividends in 2016 and $114.00 in 2025, down 44%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MGF/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of MGF pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) pay $120.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $10.00 each month, at $1.20 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of MGF pay?
About $1,200 a year before tax, or $100.00 each month, at Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund's current rate of $1.20 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $13,830 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of MGF do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 10,000 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $1.20 a share, that's 10,000 shares, or about $138,300 at today's $13.83 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in MGF to make $100 a month?
About $13,830. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 8.68% yield that takes $13,830, or about 1,000 shares.
How often does Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund pay dividends?
Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.10 per share each.
How is the MGF dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund pays about $1.20 per share a year, so each share earns $1.20 a year and $0.10 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are MGF dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to MGF