Question 1

Is CLUS or HTGC a better dividend investment in 2026?

Accepted Answer

CLUS currently yields 4.00% with a 5% 5-year dividend growth rate. HTGC yields 10.22% with 4.2% growth. The better choice depends on your goal: HTGC offers higher current income, while CLUS is better for long-term compounding. Use the DRIP calculator above to model your specific scenario.

Question 2

What is the dividend yield difference between CLUS and HTGC?

Accepted Answer

CLUS has a forward dividend yield of 4.00% (2.00/share annually). HTGC yields 10.22% (1.88/share annually). The yield gap is 6.22 percentage points.

Question 3

How much would $10,000 in CLUS vs HTGC pay in dividends per year?

Accepted Answer

With $10,000 invested: CLUS would pay approximately $400/year in dividends. HTGC would pay approximately $1022/year. With DRIP reinvestment over 10 years, these amounts grow substantially due to compounding.

Question 4

Does CLUS or HTGC pay monthly dividends?

Accepted Answer

CLUS pays quarterly dividends. HTGC pays quarterly dividends. Monthly payers are preferred by investors who want regular cash flow to cover living expenses.

Metric	CLUS	HTGC
Dividend Yield	4.00%	10.22% ✓
5Y Div Growth	5% ✓	4.2%
Payout Ratio	50% ✓	90%
10Y Portfolio	$28.0K	$53.7K ✓
10Y Annual Income	$899.19	$3,064.35 ✓

CLUS vs HTGC Dividend Comparison 2026

CLUS vs HTGC: Dividend Comparison

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