Voya Global Equity Fund Holds $0.05 Monthly Dividend, 9.5% Yield

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD) declared a $0.05 per share monthly dividend, matching the prior payout. The forward yield stands at 9.49%.

The dividend is payable Aug. 17 to shareholders of record Aug. 3, with an ex-dividend date of Aug. 3.

The closed-end fund, which invests in global equities and uses an options strategy to generate income, has maintained the $0.05 monthly rate since its last increase. The yield, calculated on the fund's net asset value, remains elevated relative to broad equity income benchmarks, reflecting the fund's leverage and option premium structure.