The GDL Fund (GDL) Dividend Yield, Date & History $8.50 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 03:56 PM EasternExtended Trading$8.50 0.00 (0.00%) As of 04:10 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock The GDL Fund Dividend SummaryDividend Yield5.65%Annual Dividend$0.48Next Dividend Payment Sep. 23 The GDL Fund (GDL) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.65%. The next quarterly payment of $0.12 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, September 16. 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Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryGDL Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of The GDL Fund's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open The GDL Fund in Dividend Calculator GDL Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks The GDL Fund's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open The GDL Fund in Dividend Yield Calculator The GDL Fund vs. The CompetitionCompare The GDL Fund's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Financial and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeThe GDL FundFinancial CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.48$0.17$1.47Dividend Yield5.65%4.17%3.53%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00% The GDL Fund Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/21/2025quarterly$0.12 - 5.7%9/16/20259/16/20259/23/20255/14/2025quarterly$0.12 - 5.83%6/13/20256/13/20256/23/20252/13/2025quarterly$0.12 - 5.76%3/17/20253/17/20253/24/202511/14/2024quarterly$0.12 - 5.9%12/13/202412/13/202412/20/20248/23/2024quarterly$0.12 - 5.96%9/16/20249/16/20249/23/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for GDL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for The GDL Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 5/16/2024quarterly$0.12 - 6.08%6/13/20246/13/20246/21/20242/14/2024quarterly$0.12 - 6.11%3/13/20243/14/20243/21/202411/16/2023quarterly$0.12 - 6.15%12/14/202312/15/202312/22/2023This table shows The GDL Fund's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. The GDL Fund Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is The GDL Fund's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for The GDL Fund is 5.65%. Learn more on GDL's dividend yield history. How much is The GDL Fund's annual dividend? The annual dividend for GDL shares is $0.48. Learn more on GDL's annual dividend history. How often does The GDL Fund pay dividends? The GDL Fund pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is The GDL Fund's next dividend payment? The GDL Fund's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.12 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. When was The GDL Fund's most recent dividend payment? The GDL Fund's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.12 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 23, 2025. When is The GDL Fund's ex-dividend date? The GDL Fund's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 16, 2025. When was The GDL Fund's most recent ex-dividend date? The GDL Fund's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, June 13, 2025. When did The GDL Fund last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Friday, May 15, 2020. Is The GDL Fund a good dividend stock? The GDL Fund's dividend yield of 0.05% is lower than the average Financial Services company that issues a dividend. 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