Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

19 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
Dividends per share (FY)$1.98$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.16$2.12$1.82$1.80$1.83$1.80$1.80$0.56
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A13.08%11.39%11.49%8.31%10.74%10.99%10.95%8.05%9.91%12.40%10.34%10.01%8.90%8.77%8.40%10.55%15.27%7.97%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A197.48%132.71%-1307.58%-121.95%57.07%-271.41%423.23%168.35%46.41%2920.31%210.71%133.09%61.65%278.86%42.67%26.65%-56.86%-655.33%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-28November 14, 252025-11-14$0.18
2025-10-31October 15, 252025-10-15$0.18
2025-09-30September 15, 252025-09-15$0.18
2025-08-29August 15, 252025-08-15$0.18
2025-07-31July 15, 252025-07-15$0.18
2025-06-30June 13, 252025-06-13$0.18
2025-05-30May 15, 252025-05-15$0.18
2025-04-30April 15, 252025-04-15$0.18
2025-03-31March 14, 252025-03-14$0.18
2025-02-28February 14, 252025-02-14$0.18
2025-01-31January 15, 252025-01-15$0.18
2024-12-31December 13, 242024-12-13$0.18
2024-11-29November 15, 242024-11-15$0.18
2024-10-31October 15, 242024-10-15$0.18
2024-09-30September 13, 242024-09-13$0.18
2024-08-30August 15, 242024-08-15$0.18
2024-07-31July 15, 242024-07-15$0.18
2024-06-28June 14, 242024-06-14$0.18
2024-05-31May 14, 242024-05-15$0.18
2024-04-30April 12, 242024-04-15$0.18
2024-03-29March 14, 242024-03-15$0.18
2024-02-29February 14, 242024-02-15$0.18
2024-01-31January 11, 242024-01-12$0.18
2023-12-29December 14, 232023-12-15$0.18
2023-11-30November 14, 232023-11-15$0.18
2023-10-31October 12, 232023-10-13$0.18
2023-09-29September 14, 232023-09-15$0.18
2023-08-31August 14, 232023-08-15$0.18
2023-07-31July 13, 232023-07-14$0.18
2023-06-30June 14, 232023-06-15$0.18
2023-05-31May 12, 232023-05-15$0.18
2023-04-28April 13, 232023-04-14$0.18
2023-03-31March 14, 232023-03-15$0.18
2023-02-28February 14, 232023-02-15$0.18
2023-01-31January 12, 232023-01-13$0.18
2022-12-30December 14, 222022-12-15$0.18
2022-11-30November 14, 222022-11-15$0.18
2022-10-31October 13, 222022-10-14$0.18
2022-09-30September 14, 222022-09-15$0.18
2022-08-31August 12, 222022-08-15$0.18
2022-07-29July 14, 222022-07-15$0.18
2022-06-30June 14, 222022-06-15$0.18
2022-05-31May 12, 222022-05-13$0.18
2022-04-29April 13, 222022-04-14$0.18
2022-03-31March 14, 222022-03-15$0.18
2022-02-28February 14, 222022-02-15$0.18
2022-01-31January 13, 222022-01-14$0.18
2021-12-31December 14, 212021-12-15$0.18
2021-11-30November 12, 212021-11-15$0.18
2021-10-29October 14, 212021-10-15$0.18
2021-09-30September 14, 212021-09-15$0.18
2021-08-31August 12, 212021-08-13$0.18
2021-07-30July 14, 212021-07-15$0.18
2021-06-30June 14, 212021-06-15$0.18
2021-05-28May 13, 212021-05-14$0.18
2021-04-30April 14, 212021-04-15$0.18
2021-03-31March 12, 212021-03-15$0.18
2021-02-26February 11, 212021-02-12$0.18
2021-01-29January 14, 212021-01-15$0.18
2020-12-31December 14, 202020-12-15$0.18
2020-11-30November 12, 202020-11-13$0.18
2020-10-30October 14, 202020-10-15$0.18
2020-09-30September 14, 202020-09-15$0.18
2020-08-31August 13, 202020-08-14$0.18
2020-07-31July 14, 202020-07-15$0.18
2020-06-30June 12, 202020-06-15$0.18
2020-05-29May 14, 202020-05-15$0.18
2020-04-30April 14, 202020-04-15$0.18
2020-03-31March 12, 202020-03-13$0.18
2020-02-28February 13, 202020-02-14$0.18
2020-01-31January 14, 202020-01-15$0.18
2019-12-31December 12, 192019-12-13$0.18
2019-11-29November 14, 192019-11-15$0.18
2019-10-31October 11, 192019-10-15$0.18
2019-09-30September 12, 192019-09-13$0.18
2019-08-30August 14, 192019-08-15$0.18
2019-07-31July 12, 192019-07-15$0.18
2019-06-28June 13, 192019-06-14$0.18
2019-05-31May 14, 192019-05-15$0.18
2019-04-30April 12, 192019-04-15$0.18
2019-03-29March 14, 192019-03-15$0.18
2019-02-28February 14, 192019-02-15$0.18
2019-01-31January 14, 192019-01-15$0.18
2018-12-31December 13, 182018-12-14$0.18
2018-11-30November 14, 182018-11-15$0.18
2018-10-31October 12, 182018-10-15$0.18
2018-09-28September 13, 182018-09-14$0.18
2018-08-31August 14, 182018-08-15$0.18
2018-07-31July 12, 182018-07-13$0.18
2018-06-29June 14, 182018-06-15$0.18
2018-05-31May 14, 182018-05-15$0.18
2018-04-30April 12, 182018-04-13$0.18
2018-03-29March 14, 182018-03-15$0.18
2018-02-28February 14, 182018-02-15$0.18
2018-01-31January 11, 182018-01-12$0.18
2017-12-29December 14, 172017-12-15$0.18
2017-11-30November 14, 172017-11-15$0.18
2017-10-31October 12, 172017-10-13$0.18
2017-09-29September 14, 172017-09-15$0.18
2017-08-31August 11, 172017-08-15$0.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.