About Guinness Atkinson US Dividend Builder ETF (GAUD) — Dividend Analysis 2026
GAUD is an actively managed ETF designed for investors seeking income from durable US companies with reliable, inflation-aware dividend growth potential. The fund invests in US companies that consistently pay and increase their dividends over the medium term, focusing on those that have achieved real cash flow returns on investment (CFROI) of at least 10% in each of the past 10 yearsan indicator of their ability to sustain and grow dividends. By targeting companies that generate consistent, high returns on capital, GAUD emphasizes business durability, financial strength, and long-term dividend growth. The portfolio is approximately equally weighted and typically holds 3035 positions. Investors may want to check the overlap of holding between this ETF and the global dividend builder ETF offered by the issuer.
Is GAUD a good dividend investment in 2026?
GAUD offers a 0.64% 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.
GAUD DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your GAUD portfolio grows to $10.7K vs $10.6K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
GAUD dividend growth history & forecast
GAUD 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 0.64%.
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.
🌍 GAUD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold GAUD.
Gross yield
0.64%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
0.54%
Real yield (−CPI)
-2.26%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
0.64%
-2.16%
$64 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
0.54%
-2.26%
$54 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
0.51%
-2.29%
$51 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
0.64%
-2.16%
$64 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
0.58%
-2.22%
$58 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
0.64%
-2.16%
$64 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
0.48%
-2.32%
$48 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
0.54%
-2.26%
$54 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
0.45%
-2.35%
$45 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
0.47%
-2.33%
$47 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
0.45%
-2.35%
$45 / 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.
🎯 GAUD Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your GAUD investment of $23.31/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$560.69
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-1911.60
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in GAUD for:
Shares needed
188,236
Capital required
$4,387,367
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.15/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 GAUD Dividend Payment Schedule
GAUD pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$0.32 / payment
$1.27 / year after tax
100 shares
$3.19 / payment
$12.75 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$31.88 / payment
$127.50 / year after tax
📊 GAUD vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How GAUD compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-2.26% vs sectorBelow avg
GAUD
0.64%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
GAUD
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
GAUD
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for GAUD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ GAUD 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 GAUD 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 →