GDV.TO Review: Brompton Global Dividend Growth Split Corp - Canada
Brompton Global Dividend Growth Split Corp - Canada (GDV.TO) is a diversified fund listed on the TSX. Below is our independent review using the Dependable Income Investing 13-factor scoring system, covering Fund Attributes, Risk, and Return — designed specifically for income-focused investors.
Fund Attributes 20% of overall score
Fund Attributes cover the foundational characteristics of GDV.TO: cost, company backing, track record, and size. These factors reflect the fund's stability and cost-efficiency.
Expense Ratio (25%)
MER per Class A share is 2.0%. As per: https://www.bromptongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GDV-Interim-Report-2025-English.pdf
Fund Company Size (5%)
Brompton has about $2 Billion under management in total.
Fund History (40%)
Start date was June 15th 2018.
Fund AUM (30%)
$366 Million under management for this fund. This is a closed end fund.
Risk 35% of overall score
Risk factors evaluate how GDV.TO manages volatility, diversification, and the nature of its underlying assets. These are critical for income investors who prioritise capital preservation.
Volatility
Lower volatility may indicate more stability — important for investors living off their income.
Portofolio Analyzer list the beta at 0.96.
Sector Diversification
Holding across more sectors reduces the impact of any single industry downturn.
Geographic Diversification
Exposure across geographies can reduce risk from any single country's economic conditions.
Fund Risk
The fund's overall risk profile, based on self-reported classifications where available.
Underlying Assets
What the fund actually holds — stocks, bonds, synthetics, or other funds — affects risk profile significantly.
See our full Risk analysis for GDV.TO — including analyst notes on volatility, diversification, and underlying assets.
View Plans →Return 45% of overall score
Return factors assess the income generation quality of GDV.TO: current yield, distribution consistency, price history, and payment frequency. This is the most heavily weighted category for income investors.
Yield
The current dividend yield, reflecting the annual income generated relative to fund price.
Yield Stability
How consistent the distribution amounts have been over time — critical for income investors who budget around payments.
Capital History
The fund's track record of price appreciation or depreciation, reflecting total return alongside income.
Distribution Frequency
How often the fund pays distributions — monthly payments are generally preferred by income investors.
Monthly distributions.
See our full Return analysis for GDV.TO — yield rating, distribution consistency score, and capital history.
View Plans →Our Review Methodology
Every fund reviewed on Dependable Income Investing is scored using our 13-factor Fund Report Card, organised into three weighted categories: Fund Attributes (20%), Risk (35%), and Return (45%). Each criterion is rated 1–5 by our analysts based on publicly available fund data.
We also calculate a Dependability Score — a weighted composite of six income-specific factors ranked by importance for retirement income investors: Yield Stability, Yield, Volatility, Capital History, Fund Risk, and Underlying Assets. This score is designed to answer the question income investors care about most: can I depend on this fund to pay me reliably?
Full scores, ratings, and analyst notes are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
See our full scoring methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions About GDV.TO
What is GDV.TO's expense ratio?
MER per Class A share is 2.0%. As per: https://www.bromptongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GDV-Interim-Report-2025-English.pdf
How long has GDV.TO been trading?
Start date was June 15th 2018.
How large is GDV.TO by assets under management?
$366 Million under management for this fund. This is a closed end fund.
Who manages GDV.TO?
Brompton has about $2 Billion under management in total.
Where can I see the full GDV.TO review?
The complete 13-factor review — including all Risk and Return scores, analyst notes, and your Dependability Score — is available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Does GDV.TO pay monthly dividends?
Monthly distributions. Full distribution history and yield stability score are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Is GDV.TO a high-volatility fund?
Portofolio Analyzer list the beta at 0.96. See the full volatility score and risk analysis in the Dependable Income Investing app.
How often does GDV.TO pay distributions?
Monthly distributions. Distribution consistency and yield stability ratings are available in the app.
See the Full GDV.TO Review
The Dependable Income Investing app gives you the complete picture: all 13 scoring factors, analyst notes, Dependability Score, and tools to compare GDV.TO against other income funds side by side.
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