About FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment objective of the FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (the "Fund") is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR Gold Trust (the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.51% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -15% over the period from March 2, 2026 to May 29, 2026.
Is BGLD a good dividend investment in 2026?
BGLD offers a 45.41% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
BGLD DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BGLD portfolio grows to $422.6K vs $55.4K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BGLD dividend growth history & forecast
BGLD has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 45.41%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 BGLD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BGLD.
Gross yield
45.41%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
38.60%
Real yield (−CPI)
35.80%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
45.41%
42.61%
$4,541 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
38.60%
35.80%
$3,860 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
36.33%
33.53%
$3,633 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
45.41%
42.61%
$4,541 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
41.44%
38.64%
$4,144 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
45.41%
42.61%
$4,541 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
34.06%
31.26%
$3,406 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
38.60%
35.80%
$3,860 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
31.79%
28.99%
$3,179 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
33.43%
30.63%
$3,343 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
31.79%
28.99%
$3,179 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BGLD Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
3yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BGLD investment of $16.70/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$251.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$249.1K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BGLD for:
Shares needed
3,724
Capital required
$62,191
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $7.58/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BGLD Dividend Payment Schedule
BGLD pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$16.11 / payment
$64.46 / year after tax
100 shares
$161.15 / payment
$644.59 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$1611.47 / payment
$6445.89 / year after tax
📊 BGLD vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BGLD compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+42.51% vs sectorBetter
BGLD
45.41%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
BGLD
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
BGLD
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BGLD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BGLD Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BGLD dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →