IGD (Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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IGD Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund IGD
76 GF Score
Price $6.62
GF Value $8.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Moat Score?

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund IGD +0.15% 76 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates IGD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund ranks better than 80.06% on this metric.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has No Moat: Similar to IGA, IGD is a closed-end fund with no inherent competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, network effects, and strong brand loyalty, with performance tied to market conditions rather than durable competitive strengths.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund  (NYSE:IGD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Moat Score Related Terms

IGD vs BGB, WIW, FTHY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund ranks #337 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's Moat Score too high?
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund ranks #337 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's Moat Score compare to BGB and WIW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund ranks #337 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This places Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.73, compared to a current price of $6.62 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.62 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.73. GuruFocus considers Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IGD:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $8.73 vs. price of $6.62 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85258
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund are a United States-based diversified, closed-end Fund. The primary objective of the Fund is to seek to provide investors with a high level of income from a portfolio of common stocks with historically attractive dividend yields and premiums from call option writing. The secondary investment objective of the company is capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its managed assets in a portfolio of common stocks of dividend-paying companies located throughout the world.
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