Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distributions for Q1 2026, Increasing Its Distribution by 7.6% to $0.0566 Per Share; Announces Market Update Conference Call
Rhea-AI Summary
Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE American: GLV) declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.0566 per share for Q1 2026, a 7.6% increase versus prior distributions, payable Jan 30, Feb 27 and Mar 31, 2026. The increase reflects the Fund's 2025 NAV total return of 21.9%, which outperformed the Morningstar Global Allocation Total Return Index at 16.7%. The managed distribution policy targets at least one-twelfth of 10% of the Fund's average year-end NAV and may be amended by the Board. As of Dec 31, 2025, the Fund reported $126.6 million in total assets. The adviser will host a market update call on Jan 15, 2026, with portfolio managers Chuck Clough and Bill Whelan.
Positive
- Distribution increased 7.6% to $0.0566 per share
- NAV total return of 21.9% in 2025
- Outperformed benchmark (Morningstar Global Allocation TR Index 16.7%)
- Total assets approximately $126.6 million as of Dec 31, 2025
Negative
- A portion of the distribution may be return of capital
- Board may amend or terminate the managed distribution policy without prior notice
- The Fund uses leverage, which can increase NAV volatility and reduce returns if leverage costs exceed income
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GLV gained 1.10%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GLV slipped 0.16% while peers like FCO, DMA, EEA, PGZ and VLT also showed negative moves (down between 0.05% and 1.80%), pointing to broader weakness across closed-end asset managers rather than a GLV-specific reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.2% | Section 19(a) breakdown showing 100% of latest payout as return of capital. |
| Nov 28 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.8% | Monthly payout mix of net investment income and return of capital with NAV stats. |
| Oct 31 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.6% | Monthly distribution with majority return of capital and updated NAV performance. |
| Oct 07 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +0.8% | Declaration of three monthly distributions of $0.0526 per share under policy. |
| Sep 30 | Section 19(a) notice | Neutral | +0.8% | Distribution breakdown highlighting high return-of-capital component and NAV stats. |
Dividend and Section 19(a) announcements have historically aligned with modestly positive next-day price moves.
Over the last several months, GLV’s news flow has been dominated by dividend declarations and Section 19(a) notices. Monthly distributions of $0.0526 per share were consistently communicated, with a high proportion classified as return of capital and annualized distribution rates around 9–10% of NAV. Price reactions after these announcements were modestly positive (roughly +0.2% to +0.8%), indicating that investors have generally received such income-related updates as expected or slightly favorable context for the fund’s managed distribution policy.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement combines a 7.6% increase in GLV’s monthly distribution to $0.0566 per share with confirmation of strong 2025 performance, where NAV total return reached 21.9% versus 16.7% for its benchmark. It fits within the long-standing managed distribution policy targeting 10% of NAV annually. Investors may focus on how much of future payouts come from income versus return of capital, and how leverage influences risk and total return.
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DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Today, Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE American:GLV) (the "Fund") declared a monthly cash distribution of
The distribution increase reflects the Fund's strong investment performance in calendar year 2025, during which the Fund generated a NAV total return of
"We believe that the increase in the Fund's distribution is a direct result of disciplined execution of our investment process," said Chuck Clough, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Clough Capital Partners, the Fund's adviser.
The following dates apply to the distributions declared:
Ex-Date: January 20, 2026 | |
Ex-Date: February 18, 2026 | |
Ex-Date: March 18, 2026 |
The Fund's Board of Trustees may amend the terms of, or terminate, the managed distribution policy at any time without prior notice to shareholders. Investors should not make any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's distributions or distribution policy. A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital.
For any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other related information. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the notice to shareholders are only estimates and are not provided 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 its full fiscal year and are subject to changes based on tax regulations. The final determination of the source of all distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
Market Update Conference Call
Clough Capital Partners will host a market update conference call for the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV), the Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ), and the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO) on Thursday, January 15th at 1:00 PM EST. The call will feature Chuck Clough, Chairman, CIO, and Portfolio Manager, along with Bill Whelan, Portfolio Manager.
When: | Tuesday, January 13th, 2:00 PM EST | |
Where: | Dial in 800-717-1738 |
Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund
The Fund is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to pursue this objective by applying a fundamental research-driven investment process and invests in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed income securities, including both corporate and sovereign debt, in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. The Fund's portfolio managers are Chuck Clough and Bill Whelan. As of December 31, 2025, the Fund had approximately
Clough Capital Partners L.P.*
Clough Capital Partners L.P. is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.cloughcapital.com/cefs/glv or call 1-855-425-6844.
The Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.
An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Fund represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the over-the-counter markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An investment in the Fund's shares may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund utilizes leverage, which may increase the volatility of the Fund's NAV. If leverage costs exceed the income from the Fund's leveraged investments, use of leverage may reduce the Fund's returns.
The Fund's distribution policy may, under certain circumstances, have adverse consequences to the Fund and its shareholders because it may result in a return of capital resulting in less of a shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and, over time, increase the Fund's expense ratio.
The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please visit www.cloughcapital.com/cefs/glv. Performance reflects the deduction of management fees and other applicable expenses. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed to be reinvested at a price obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan.
The Morningstar Global Allocation Total Return Index represents a multi-asset class portfolio of
SOURCE: Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund | GLV
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FAQ
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