About Columbia Funds Series Trust - Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (CLNCX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment seeks total return before fees and expenses that exceeds the total return of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks that comprise the S&P 500 Index, convertible securities that are convertible into stocks included in the index, and derivatives whose returns are closely equivalent to the returns of the index or its components. The manager will vary the number and percentages of the fund's holdings in attempting to provide higher returns than the index and to reduce the potential of underperforming the index over time.
Is CLNCX a good dividend investment in 2026?
CLNCX offers a 7.67% 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.
CLNCX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CLNCX portfolio grows to $20.9K vs $17.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CLNCX dividend growth history & forecast
CLNCX 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 7.67%.
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.
🌍 CLNCX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CLNCX.
Gross yield
7.67%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
6.52%
Real yield (−CPI)
3.72%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
7.67%
4.87%
$767 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
6.52%
3.72%
$652 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
6.14%
3.34%
$614 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
7.67%
4.87%
$767 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
7.00%
4.20%
$700 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
7.67%
4.87%
$767 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
5.75%
2.95%
$575 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
6.52%
3.72%
$652 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
5.37%
2.57%
$537 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
5.65%
2.85%
$565 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
5.37%
2.57%
$537 / 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.
🎯 CLNCX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
16yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CLNCX investment of $26.07/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$8.8K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$6.3K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CLNCX for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$368,056
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CLNCX Dividend Payment Schedule
CLNCX 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
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 CLNCX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How CLNCX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+4.77% vs sectorBetter
CLNCX
7.67%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
CLNCX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
CLNCX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CLNCX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CLNCX 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 CLNCX 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 →