GOF Dividend History & Analysis | 15.3% Yield
GOF has a dividend yield of 15.3% and paid 2.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
15.32%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-
Consistency Lifetime
96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y
20.55%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
19
Dividend Rating
62.44%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Multisector Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDI | 1,676 M | 14.1% | 19.3% |
| VGI | 109 M | 12.4% | 15.3% |
| PHK | 763 M | 11.9% | 16.0% |
| FTF | 223 M | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| PFN | 663 M | 11.7% | 14.6% |
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLS | 97 M | 17.6% | 90.0% |
| FMY | 55 M | 4.29% | 92.6% |
| PDI | 1,676 M | 0.06% | 93.9% |
| DLY | 786 M | 0.02% | 98.0% |
GOF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.42% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.51% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.42% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.23% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.24% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.24% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.25% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.19% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.19% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.2% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.24% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.27% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.29% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.24% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.32% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.33% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.44% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.31% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.21% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-31 | Monthly | 0.182 | 0% | 0.97% |
GOF Dividend FAQ
Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Closed Fund (NYSE: GOF) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that employs a multisector bond strategy, investing across a diversified mix of credit instruments to capture yield opportunities.
What is the Dividend Yield of GOF?
As of February 2026, GOF`s dividend yield is 15.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.18 USD by the current share price of 12.38.Does GOF pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, GOF paid a dividend of 2.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.182 USD.How often does GOF pay dividends?
GOF pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, GOF has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.GOF dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GOF for the next 4 payments are between 0.181 (-0.5%) and 0.183 (+0.5%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will GOF pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.182 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Guggenheim Strategic (GOF) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GOF?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Guggenheim Strategic (GOF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of GOF?
GOF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
What is the Yield on Cost of GOF?
GOF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 20.6%. If you bought GOF's shares at 10.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 20.6% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of GOF?
GOF Payout Consistency is 96.9%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Guggenheim Strategic has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does GOF have a good Dividend Yield?
GOF`s 15.32% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GOF?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GOF is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of GOF?
GOF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40