The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective with limited volatility and reduced correlation to the overall performance of the equity markets by allocating its assets among the following five major asset classes – equities, fixed income securities, real estate, currencies, and commodities. The Sub-Adviser’s target drawdown for the fund is 10%; however, there can be no assurance, and the fund, the Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser do not represent or guarantee, that this target will be maintained.
Is TDSC a good dividend investment in 2026?
TDSC offers a 2.17% 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.
TDSC DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your TDSC portfolio grows to $12.4K vs $12.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
TDSC dividend growth history & forecast
TDSC 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 2.17%.
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.
🌍 TDSC Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold TDSC.
Gross yield
2.17%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.84%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.96%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.84%
-0.96%
$184 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.74%
-1.06%
$174 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.98%
-0.82%
$198 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.63%
-1.17%
$163 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.84%
-0.96%
$184 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.52%
-1.28%
$152 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.60%
-1.20%
$160 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.52%
-1.28%
$152 / 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.
🎯 TDSC Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your TDSC investment of $26.00/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.0K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-468.77
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in TDSC for:
Shares needed
50,081
Capital required
$1,302,291
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.56/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 TDSC Dividend Payment Schedule
TDSC pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$1.20 / payment
$4.79 / year after tax
100 shares
$11.98 / payment
$47.92 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$119.81 / payment
$479.23 / year after tax
📊 TDSC vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How TDSC compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.73% vs sectorBelow avg
TDSC
2.17%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
TDSC
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
TDSC
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for TDSC sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ TDSC Insider Activity
▼ 3 Sales
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
MOORE KEVIN S
director
W-Will
2011-12-09
81,250
—
—
MOORE KEVIN S
director
Sale
2011-11-16
204,000
$20.90
$4.26M
MCALEA KEVIN
officer: Vice President
A-Award
2011-11-15
30,000
$1.00
$30.0K
MOORE KEVIN S
director
A-Award
2011-11-16
2,012
—
—
MOORE KEVIN S
director
J-Other
2011-11-16
2,012
—
—
MOORE KEVIN S
director
J-Other
2011-11-04
51,030
—
—
MCALEA KEVIN
officer: Vice President
M-Exempt
2011-06-07
50,000
$7.58
$379.0K
MCALEA KEVIN
officer: Vice President
Sale
2011-06-07
15,501
$18.09
$280.4K
MCALEA KEVIN
officer: Vice President
Sale
2011-06-07
5,300
$18.13
$96.1K
MCALEA KEVIN
officer: Vice President
M-Exempt
2011-06-07
50,000
$7.58
$379.0K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
📊 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 TDSC 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 →