BGH (Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund) Dividend Yield %: 10.45% (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — Near Median


BGH Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund BGH
38 GF Score
Price $14.06
GF Value $7.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield %?

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund BGH +1.30% 38 Dividend Yield % is 10.45% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 9.58. GuruFocus rates BGH with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,111 Asset Management companies, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund ranks better than 82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is 10.45%.

Good Sign:

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

BGH' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.31   Med: 9.58   Max: 17.64
Current: 10.45

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund was 17.64%. The lowest was 7.31%. And the median was 9.58%.

BGH's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
82% of 1111 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.06 vs BGH: 10.45

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.19.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is 1.47, which seems too high.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund was 1.47. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.80.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is 10.45%.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.73.

During the past 12 months, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund was 5.00% per year. The lowest was -10.70% per year. And the median was -5.95% 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.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund  (NYSE:BGH) 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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Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield % Related Terms

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barings Global Short Duration High Yield 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.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield % Chart

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 7.31 9.99 9.43 8.42 9.78

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 9.43 8.77 8.42 9.10 9.78

BGH vs DBL, CFNB, EOD: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield 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.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Dividend Yield % Calculation

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

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1223002026-06-182026-06-182026-07-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002026-05-192026-05-192026-06-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002026-04-212026-04-212026-05-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002026-03-202026-03-202026-04-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002026-02-182026-02-182026-03-02Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002026-01-212026-01-212026-02-02Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-12-192025-12-192026-01-02Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-11-192025-11-192025-12-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-10-222025-10-222025-11-03Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-09-192025-09-192025-10-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-08-202025-08-202025-09-02Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1223002025-07-222025-07-222025-08-01Cash 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.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.4676/14.06
=10.44 %

Current Share Price is $14.06.
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.4676.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.4676/14.06
=10.44 %

Current Share Price is $14.06.
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.1223 * 12 = $1.4676.

* 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 10.45% mean?
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) has a Dividend Yield % of 10.45% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.58. Over the past decade, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 7.31 to 17.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund ranks #200 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Yield % too high?
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 10.45% is near median its 10-year median of 9.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.31 to a high of 17.64. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.06. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's value of 10.45% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund ranks #200 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's Dividend Yield % compare to DBL and CFNB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund ranks #200 out of 1111 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.06. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's value of 10.45% is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 7.31 to 17.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.58 vs. the industry median of 6.06, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield 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 6.06, based on 1,111 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. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 10.45% is 72.4% 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 Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's current Dividend Yield % is 10.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $14.06 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 10.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.58 and 72.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.06. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH), the current Dividend Yield % is 10.45% as of Jun. 26, 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 Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (BGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.06 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56. GuruFocus considers Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BGH:

  • Dividend Yield %: 10.45% (near median its 10-year median of 9.58)
  • GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $14.06 (86% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% above the Asset Management median (#200 of 1111)

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

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Business Description

Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income as the Adviser determines is consistent with capital preservation. The Fund seeks capital appreciation as a secondary investment objective when consistent with its primary investment objective. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in bonds, loans and other income-producing instruments that are, at the time of purchase, rated below investment grade.
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