HGLB (Highland Global Allocation Fund) Dividend Yield %: 13.67% (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 22% Above Median


HGLB Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB
46 GF Score
Price $7.59
GF Value $3.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield %?

Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB -0.65% 46 Dividend Yield % is 13.67% as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates HGLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Highland Global Allocation Fund is 13.67%.

Good Sign:

Highland Global Allocation Fund stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

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

HGLB' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.63   Med: 11.24   Max: 15
Current: 13.67

During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Highland Global Allocation Fund was 15.00%. The lowest was 7.63%. And the median was 11.24%.

HGLB's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
92.56% of 1115 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95 vs HGLB: 13.67

Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Highland Global Allocation Fund is 2.62, which seems too high.

During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Highland Global Allocation Fund was 2.62. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.71.

As of today (2026-07-11), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Highland Global Allocation Fund is 13.41%.

Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52.

During the past 12 months, Highland Global Allocation Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Highland Global Allocation Fund was 9.70% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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

Highland Global Allocation Fund  (NYSE:HGLB) 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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Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield % Related Terms

Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highland Global Allocation 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.

Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield % Chart

Highland Global Allocation Fund Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.80 10.80 12.49 12.48 11.39

Highland Global Allocation Fund Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 13.04 12.48 11.92 11.39 13.04

HGLB vs FLC, DHF, ECF: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Highland Global Allocation 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.

Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Highland Global Allocation Fund Dividend Yield % Calculation

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

Highland Global Allocation Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0850002026-06-232026-06-232026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0850002026-05-222026-05-222026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0850002026-04-232026-04-232026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0850002026-03-242026-03-242026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0850002026-02-202026-02-202026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0850002026-01-232026-01-232026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-12-242025-12-242025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-11-212025-11-212025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-10-242025-10-242025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-09-232025-09-232025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-08-222025-08-222025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0880002025-07-242025-07-242025-07-31Cash 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.

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

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.038/7.59
=13.68 %

Current Share Price is $7.59.
Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.038.

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

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.02/7.59
=13.44 %

Current Share Price is $7.59.
Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.085 * 12 = $1.02.

* 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 13.67% mean?
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a Dividend Yield % of 13.67% as of Jul. 11, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 11.24. Over the past decade, Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 7.63 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #83 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividend Yield % too high?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 13.67% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.63 to a high of 15.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.95. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 13.67% is 129.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #83 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highland Global Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highland Global Allocation Fund's Dividend Yield % compare to FLC and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #83 out of 1115 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Highland Global Allocation Fund in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.95. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 13.67% is 129.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Highland Global Allocation Fund's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 7.63 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Highland Global Allocation 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 5.95, based on 1,115 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. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 13.67% is 129.7% 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Dividend Yield % is 13.67%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.93, compared to a current price of $7.59 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 13.67%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 129.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Highland Global Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), the current Dividend Yield % is 13.67% as of Jul. 11, 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.59 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.93. GuruFocus considers Highland Global Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HGLB:

  • Dividend Yield %: 13.67% (22% above median its 10-year median of 11.24)
  • GF Value™: $3.93 vs. price of $7.59 (93.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.7% above the Asset Management median (#83 of 1115)

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

Highland Global Allocation Fund Business Description

Address 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Highland Global Allocation Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital and future income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity, debt, and money market securities. It may also invest in senior loans to domestic or foreign corporations, partnerships, and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
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