AGD (Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund) Dividend Yield %: 11.76% (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 44% Above Median


AGD Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund AGD
41 GF Score
Price $11.91
GF Value $26.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield %?

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund AGD -2.78% 41 Dividend Yield % is 11.76% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 8.14. GuruFocus rates AGD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks better than 86.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is 11.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

AGD' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.67   Med: 8.14   Max: 12.6
Current: 11.76

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 12.60%. The lowest was 5.67%. And the median was 8.14%.

AGD's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
86.09% of 1114 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.04 vs AGD: 11.76

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.38.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is 0.74, which seems too high.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 5.20. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.70.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is 12.08%.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.65.

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 19.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund  (NYSE:AGD) Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield % Related Terms

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield % Chart

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 6.49 8.74 9.29 9.10 11.35

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.29 8.38 9.10 12.06 11.35

AGD vs TCPC, NXG, BGT: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1200002026-06-232026-06-232026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-05-212026-05-212026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-04-222026-04-222026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-03-242026-03-242026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-02-202026-02-202026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-01-232026-01-232026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002025-12-312025-12-312026-01-12Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002025-11-212025-11-212025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1100002025-10-242025-10-242025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1100002025-09-232025-09-232025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1100002025-08-222025-08-222025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1100002025-07-242025-07-242025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.4/11.91
=11.75 %

Current Share Price is $11.91.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.4.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.44/11.91
=12.09 %

Current Share Price is $11.91.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.12 * 12 = $1.44.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 11.76% mean?
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has a Dividend Yield % of 11.76% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 8.14. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 5.67 to 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #155 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % too high?
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 11.76% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.67 to a high of 12.60. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 11.76% is 94.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #155 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Yield % compare to TCPC and NXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #155 out of 1114 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 11.76% is 94.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 5.67 to 12.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.14 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.04, based on 1,114 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 11.76% is 94.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Yield % is 11.76%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 8.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.27, compared to a current price of $11.91 — trading 54.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 11.76%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.14 and 94.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.04. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD), the current Dividend Yield % is 11.76% as of Jun. 24, 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 Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.91 is trading 54.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.27. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AGD:

  • Dividend Yield %: 11.76% (44% above median its 10-year median of 8.14)
  • GF Value™: $26.27 vs. price of $11.91 (54.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.7% above the Asset Management median (#155 of 1114)

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

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rate, as created by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The fund also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund's portfolio holdings are in information technology, financials, health care, and consumer discretionary sectors, among others.
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