Credit Problems? GDV's Preferred Stocks Have The Highest Credit Rating On The Exchange

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust preferred shares (GDV.PR.K, GDV.PR.H) offers a rare Aa3 Moody's rating and stable yields near 6%. In today's volatile market, GDV preferreds provide higher certainty and lower credit risk than bank preferred shares with comparable yields. Both GDV.PR.K and GDV.PR.H trade below par, outperform peers on spread-to-treasury, and offer cumulative distributions to investors.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

The “Smart Money” Is Buying These 6%+ CEFs Trading At Discounts To NAV

What a time to be a contrarian! The economy is en fuego as AI boosts productivity (even if, yes, it's cooling payrolls). Yet the mainstream crowd is hunkered down, terrified of an AI bubble.

Forbes • Nov 19, 2025

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Increases Annual Distribution 36% to $1.80 from 2024 Rate and Monthly Distribution Rate to $0.15 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) increased the annual distribution to $1.80 per share, which will be paid $0.15 per share monthly, commencing with the January 2026 monthly distribution. The $0.15 per share monthly rate is a 36% increase from the $0.11 per share monthly rate in 2024. The increase reflects the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 16% year to date.

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 12, 2025

GDV: Sustainable Dividends But Expense Valuation (Rating Downgrade)

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust offers a 6.2% yield and monthly payouts, appealing to income-focused investors seeking portfolio stability. GDV's recent price rally has reduced its discount to NAV, prompting a downgrade from buy to hold, due to less attractive valuation. While GDV provides diversified exposure to high-quality equities, it relies on net realized gains for distributions, which may underperform broader markets over time.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 6, 2025

The 6%+ Dividends To Buy As AI Surges And Layoffs Arrive

By now, it's glaringly obvious: AI is replacing workers. And it's boosting corporate bottom lines as it does.

Forbes • Oct 8, 2025

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Continues Monthly Distributions, Declares Distributions of $0.14 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.14 per share for each of October, November, and December 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 21, 2025

When Security Matters: Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust And Its Preferred Shares

I'm shifting focus to high-quality preferred stocks, especially GDV.PR.K and GDV.PR.H, as common stocks appear overvalued. GDV's preferred shares offer stable income, high credit ratings (Aa3 from Moody's), and strong risk-return balance for conservative investors. GDV is a well-managed closed-end fund with a strong performance record, outperforming both the S&P 500 and its peers.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2025

Now Is The Time To Build Your Income Stream With Preferred Stocks

Selling shares for income? You lose leverage in bad markets. The Income Method prioritizes getting paid through the course of our ownership of investments. We discuss our top picks for generating cash flow through both good and bad markets.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2025

4 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of June 2025

June saw strong tech-led gains, which helped to drive the broader equity indexes to new all-time highs. This was a continuation of what we saw last month, further bouncing off those lows we saw in April. With that said, I still do some buying every month to help compound and generate a growing stream of cash flow going forward.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2025

Market Efficiency And Credit Risk Assessment Of Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Preferred Shares

Closed-end preferreds GDV.PR.K and GDV.PR.H stand out for their high credit ratings (Moody's Aa3) and stability, making them reliable fixed-income choices. GDV.PR.K trades below par, offers a 5.9% current yield and a 35.4% yield to call, with cumulative distributions and strong downside protection. Given their exceptional credit quality, tight spreads, and attractive yields, GDV preferreds are ideal for investors seeking stability, yield, and capital gains potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2025