GDL is Gabelli Global Deal Fund (Financial Services). Trading at $8.42. Current dividend yield: 5.70%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.48 |
| Current yield | 5.70% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 16, 2026(in 10 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1200 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.85% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio | 69% |
| Market cap | $92M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | $0.1200 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.1200 |
| 2026-03-17 | $0.1200 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.1200 |
| 2025-09-16 | $0.1200 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.1200 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.1200 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.1200 |
About GDL
GDL Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to achieve absolute returns in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in merger arbitrage transactions and, to a lesser extent, in corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations.
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Frequently asked
What is GDL's dividend yield?
GDL (Gabelli Global Deal Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 5.70%, which works out to about $0.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is GDL's next ex-dividend date?
GDL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 10 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did GDL last pay a dividend?
GDL's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 23, 2026.
How often does GDL pay dividends?
GDL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is GDL growing its dividend?
GDL has been holding its dividend flat at a 0.00% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.