GDV-K is a top-quality preferred stock with a 4.25% cumulative annual dividend and a current yield of 5.65%, trading at $18.80. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) is a diversified closed-end fund with a strong credit rating (Aa3) and a consistent 13% discount to NAV. The fund's leverage will increase from 16% to 17% following the spin-off of Gabelli Preferred Securities Trust (GPS).
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) is a straightforward exchange-traded fund (ETF) that focuses on generating income. For those interested in dividend investing and wanting a varied selection of dividend stocks, the Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE: GDV), which is a closed-end fund, might be a suitable option. So, what is the purpose of the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM 1.42%) is a fairly easy to understand exchange-traded fund (ETF) with an income focus. There's just one glaring problem with the ETF: Its yield isn't exactly huge at just 2.6%.
RYE, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE: GDV) (the “Fund” or “GDV”) has approved the spin off a newly created closed-end fund (Gabelli Preferred Securities Trust or “GPS”) whose investment objective will be to seek income and capital appreciation by investing in preferred securities. As investor preferences change and vary across portions of the capital structure, the Fund, which has focused on common equity, is considering additional allocation to preferred securities.
RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.14 per share for each of April, May, and June 2025.
Less risk equals less expected return. Current market conditions favor selling equity and buying fixed income due to the lower earnings yield of common stocks. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) offers a high level of safety, investing primarily in dividend-paying securities with a 6.73% dividend yield. GDV-H preferred stock is highly rated (Aa3 by Moody's) with a 5.8% yield, making it the safest preferred stock on the exchange.
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RYE, N.Y., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In light of the performance of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE: GDV) (the “Fund”) and the Fund's $1.4 billion in portfolio unrealized gains, The Board of Trustees has decided to increase the annual distribution to $1.68 per share, which will be paid $0.14 per share monthly. The increased monthly distributions will commence with the previously announced distribution dates in the first quarter of 2025.
RYE, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.11 per share for each of January, February, and March 2025.
RYE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE: GDV) (the “Fund”) announced today that GAMCO Investors, Inc. (“GAMCO”) (OTCQX: GAMI) and affiliates purchased $107 million of the Fund's Series M Cumulative Preferred Shares (“Series M Preferred”). The Series M preferred carries a 4.80% dividend rate, is puttable/callable in December 2025 and has a mandatory redemption in December 2026.