Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice Statement
Rhea-AI Summary
Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: GLO) paid a monthly distribution of $0.0537 per share on January 30, 2026 to holders of record as of January 20, 2026. The Fund estimates the current distribution and fiscal year-to-date distributions are 100% return of capital.
Fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions equal $0.15390 per share. Fund NAV metrics: Annualized distribution rate 10.05%, cumulative distribution rate 2.40%, cumulative total return on NAV -1.03%, and 5-year average annual total return -1.64%. Amounts are estimates and not for tax reporting; a Form 1099-DIV will be issued.
Positive
- Monthly distribution of $0.05370 per share paid January 30, 2026
- Fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions of $0.15390 per share
- Annualized distribution rate of 10.05% of NAV
Negative
- Current distribution is 100% return of capital
- Cumulative total return on NAV is -1.03% for period reported
- Five-year average annual total return on NAV is -1.64%
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GLO was unchanged while key asset-management peers like ACV (-1.17%), FUND (-0.93%), and SABA (-0.24%) traded lower, suggesting stock-specific stability versus modest peer weakness.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 | Distribution increase & call | Positive | +0.5% | Raised monthly distribution and highlighted 2025 NAV outperformance versus benchmark. |
| Dec 31 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | -0.3% | Monthly payout disclosure with 100% return of capital characterization details. |
| Nov 28 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +1.1% | Distribution breakdown showing full return of capital and NAV-rate metrics. |
| Oct 31 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.2% | Monthly distribution and fiscal YTD return-of-capital disclosure with NAV returns. |
| Oct 07 | Distribution declaration | Neutral | -2.3% | Declared three monthly cash distributions under 10% managed distribution policy. |
Regular distribution and Section 19(a) notices have coincided with mostly small price moves, with both positive and negative reactions, indicating no consistent strong directional pattern.
Over recent months, GLO has repeatedly communicated its managed distribution policy and Section 19(a) estimates, with several notices showing 100% return of capital. A January 2026 release raised the monthly payout to $0.0537, citing strong 2025 NAV and benchmark outperformance. Earlier 2025 notices detailed stable payouts around $0.0501 and mixed but generally modest price reactions. Today’s notice, again emphasizing return-of-capital funding, fits this pattern of recurring distribution disclosures tied to the fund’s 10% NAV-based managed policy.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details GLO’s January 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0537 per share and estimates that both the current and fiscal YTD distributions of $0.15390 per share are 100% return of capital. It also highlights a 10.05% annualized distribution rate on NAV versus a fiscal YTD NAV total return of -1.03% and a -1.64% 5‑year annualized NAV return. Investors may watch future Section 19(a) notices, NAV trends, and Board decisions on the managed distribution plan for indications of payout sustainability.
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Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2026 / On January 30, 2026, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
Current Distribution from: | ||||||||
Per Share ($) | % | |||||||
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 | 0.15390 | 100.00 | % | |||||
Total (per common share) | 0.15390 | 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 12/31/2025) | ||||
Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of NAV^ | 10.05 | % | ||
Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV^+ | 2.40 | % | ||
Cumulative Total Return on NAV* | -1.03 | % | ||
Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-Year Period Ending 12/31/2025** | -1.64 | % | ||
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2025 through January 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 December 31, 2025.
**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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