Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(a) Notice

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2026 / On July 31, 2026, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0729 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 17, 2026. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Accesswire • Jul 31, 2026

Clough Global Equity Fund Declares Monthly Distributions for July, August, and September of $0.0729 Per Share

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Today, Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund") declared monthly cash distributions of $0.0729 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. The Fund's managed distribution policy is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent monthly distribution at a rate of at least one-twelfth of 10% of the Fund's average net asset value ("NAV") per share for the last five business days of the prior calendar year.

Accesswire • Jul 7, 2026

GLQ: Deep Discount And Strong Recent Results But Mixed Track Record

Clough Global Equity Fund offers global equity exposure with added flexibility to short, but long-term performance remains mixed. GLQ trades at a 10.19% discount and yields 10.48%, but this may not be enough to make it a bargain. Recent strong results were aided by concentrated positions in tech names like GOOG, helping to drive strong returns over the last year.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

Clough Closed-End Funds Announce Renewal of Share Repurchase Programs

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 12, 2026 / The Boards of Trustees (the "Boards") of the following closed-end funds (the "Funds") advised by Clough Capital Partners L.P. (the "Adviser" or "Clough Capital") announced that each Fund has renewed its share repurchase program under which it may purchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares in open market transactions through June 30, 2027: Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE American:GLV) The share repurchase programs were originally approved in June 2023 and have been renewed annually thereafter.

Accesswire • Jun 12, 2026

Clough Global Equity Fund Declares Monthly Distributions for April, May, and June 2026 of $0.0729 per Share

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Today, Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund") declared monthly cash distributions of $0.0729 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. The Fund's managed distribution policy is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent monthly distribution at a rate of at least one-twelfth of 10% of the Fund's average net asset value ("NAV") per share for the last five business days of the prior calendar year.

Accesswire • Apr 7, 2026

Clough Global Equity Fund Declares Monthly Distributions for Q1 2026, Increasing its Distribution by 12.2% to $0.0729 Per Share; Announces Market Update Conference Call

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Today, Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund") declared monthly cash distributions of $0.0729 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. These distributions represent a 12.2% increase from the Fund's prior distributions and are made under the Fund's managed distribution policy, which is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent monthly distribution at a rate of at least one-twelfth of 10% of the Fund's average net asset value ("NAV") per share for the last five business days of the prior calendar year.

Accesswire • Jan 8, 2026

GLQ: Attractive Valuation But Flawed Portfolio Strategy

Clough Global Equity Fund trades at a 12.36% discount to NAV, offering a 9.9% yield, but remains a hold. GLQ's strategy relies on actively realizing capital gains, with net investment income consistently negative and distributions dependent on positive market conditions. Leverage at 16.59% and ineffective short strategies increase sensitivity to interest rates and market downturns, limiting downside protection.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 9, 2026

GLQ: Poor Performance History And Questionable Positioning

GLQ offers a high 10.8% yield, but its long-term total returns and NAV performance lag most global equity CEF peers significantly. The fund's persistent overweight to U.S. equities has hurt recent performance, especially as international markets outperform in 2025. GLQ's distributions are inconsistent, and past overdistributions have eroded NAV, raising sustainability concerns despite recent coverage improvements.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2025

Clough Closed-end Funds Announce Renewal of Share Repurchase Programs

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 13, 2025 / The Boards of Trustees (the "Boards") of the following closed-end funds (the "Funds") advised by Clough Capital Partners L.P. (the "Adviser" or "Clough Capital") announced that each Fund has renewed its share repurchase program under which it may purchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares in open market transactions through June 30, 2026: Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE MKT:GLQ) Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE MKT:GLO) Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE MKT:GLV) The share repurchase programs were originally approved in June 2023 and have been renewed annually thereafter.

Accesswire • Jun 13, 2025

GLQ: High-Yield CEF With Flawed Blended Strategy

Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) targets attractive total returns via a mix of global equities and debt, emphasizing income generation. The fund offers significant international exposure, diversifying beyond US markets for broader opportunity and risk mitigation. GLQ currently yields an appealing 11.5% through monthly distributions, making it attractive for income-focused investors.

Seeking Alpha • May 20, 2025