The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (NYSE: BGH) has announced its monthly dividend for May 2025. Shareholders will receive $0.1223 per share, with the payment scheduled for June 2, 2025.
Based on the Fund’s closing share price of $14.30 on April 30, the dividend reflects an annualized yield of 10.26%. The Fund expects this dividend will be fully paid from net investment income.
The dividend schedule for the next three months is as follows:
| Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 05/20/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 06/02/2025 | $0.1223 |
| June¹ | 06/20/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 07/01/2025 | $0.1223 |
| July¹ | 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 08/01/2025 | $0.1223 |
Amounts for June and July are currently estimates.
The Fund aims to distribute income based on earnings from its investments. However, distributions may also include other sources such as capital gains or return of capital. The exact breakdown will be determined at the end of the fiscal year and reported on Form 1099-DIV for tax purposes.
The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end fund managed by Barings LLC. It invests mainly in short-duration high yield bonds globally, targeting a high level of income with capital preservation. The Fund typically keeps its portfolio duration at three years or less, including the impact of leverage.
About Barings
Barings is a global asset management firm with $442 billion in assets under management. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings serves institutional and insurance clients and provides investment solutions across public and private markets.
Cautionary Note
This release may contain forward-looking statements. These are based on current expectations and are subject to change due to market or economic conditions. Investors should not rely solely on these statements, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
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