Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice
Rhea-AI Summary
Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: GLO) paid a monthly common-stock distribution of $0.0537 per share on March 31, 2026, to holders of record March 18, 2026. The Fund estimates this distribution is 100.00% return of capital.
Fiscal year-to-date distributions total $0.26130 per share, also estimated as 100.00% return of capital. Fiscal YTD metrics: Annualized distribution rate 9.48% of NAV; Cumulative total return on NAV 6.88%; 5-year annualized return on NAV -1.33% (as of 2/28/2026).
Positive
- Annualized distribution rate of 9.48% of NAV
- Cumulative total return on NAV of 6.88% fiscal YTD
Negative
- Current distribution is 100.00% return of capital
- Fiscal year-to-date distributions of $0.26130 per share are all return of capital
- 5-year annualized NAV return is -1.33%
News Market Reaction – GLO
On the day this news was published, GLO gained 3.34%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GLO slipped 1.1% with mixed closed‑end fund peers: ACV (-2.47%), SABA (-0.37%), RIV (-0.18%), TSI (-1.54%), while FUND rose 0.64%. Movements are not uniformly aligned, pointing to stock‑specific dynamics.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.3% | Monthly distribution of $0.0537 fully classified as return of capital. |
| Jan 30 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | -0.2% | Monthly $0.0537 payout and YTD distributions estimated 100% return of capital. |
| Jan 08 | Distribution increase | Positive | +0.5% | 7.2% increase in monthly distribution to $0.0537 following strong 2025 NAV return. |
| Dec 31 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | -0.3% | Monthly $0.05010 payout and YTD distributions estimated 100% return of capital. |
| Nov 28 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +1.1% | Monthly $0.05010 distribution fully characterized as return of capital on NAV. |
Recent Section 19(a) notices and distribution updates have been followed by modest one‑day moves between -0.35% and +1.05%, suggesting routine communications with limited immediate price impact.
Over the past several months, GLO has repeatedly highlighted its managed distribution policy and the heavy use of return of capital in payouts, with multiple Section 19(a) notices estimating 100% of distributions as return of capital. A January 2026 announcement increased the monthly distribution to $0.0537 after a strong 20.4% NAV total return in 2025. Today’s notice continues this pattern, confirming that recent monthly distributions, including the new fiscal year‑to‑date total of $0.26130 per share, are again estimated as entirely return of capital while NAV performance metrics remain separately disclosed.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement reiterates GLO’s managed distribution framework, confirming a monthly payout of $0.0537 per share and fiscal year‑to‑date distributions of $0.26130, all currently estimated as 100% return of capital. It also discloses a 9.48% annualized distribution rate and 6.88% fiscal year‑to‑date total return on NAV, versus a -1.33% five‑year annualized NAV record. Investors may track future Section 19(a) notices, NAV performance, and any shifts in distribution composition over time.
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Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / On March 31, 2026, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
Current Distribution from: | ||||||||
Per Share ($) | % | |||||||
Net Investment Income | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Return of Capital or other Capital Source | 0.05370 | 100.00 | % | |||||
Total (per common share) | 0.05370 | 100.00 | % | |||||
Fiscal Year-to-Date Cumulative Distributions from: | ||||||||
Per Share ($) | % | |||||||
Net Investment Income | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain | 0.00000 | 0.00 | % | |||||
Return of Capital or other Capital Source | 0.26130 | 100.00 | % | |||||
Total (per common share) | 0.26130 | 100.00 | % | |||||
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
Fund Performance & Distribution Information
Fiscal Year to Date (11/1/2025 through 2/28/2026) | |||||||||
Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of NAV^ | 9.48 | % | |||||||
Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV^+ | 3.84 | % | |||||||
Cumulative Total Return on NAV* | 6.88 | % | |||||||
Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-Year Period Ending 2/28/2026** | -1.33 | % | |||||||
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of February 28, 2026.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions for the period November 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
**The 5-year annualized total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
Contact Info:
Website: https://www.cloughcapital.com/cefs/glo/
Email: cloughclientinquiries@paralel.com
SOURCE: Clough Global Opportunities Fund | GLO
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