GDO is Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Financial Services). Trading at $10.10. Current dividend yield: 14.42%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.46 |
| Current yield | 14.42% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 17 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1220 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.85% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.50% |
| Payout ratio | 121% |
| Market cap | $76M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-07-24 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.1220 |
| 2026-04-23 | $0.1220 |
About GDO
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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Frequently asked
What is GDO's dividend yield?
GDO (Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 14.42%, which works out to about $1.46 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is GDO's next ex-dividend date?
GDO's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 17 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did GDO last pay a dividend?
GDO's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does GDO pay dividends?
GDO pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is GDO growing its dividend?
GDO has been growing its dividend at a 6.50% 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.