The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd. It is co-managed by Baillie Gifford & Co. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Japan. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of small and mid cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the TOPIX Total Return Index. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC was formed in 1981 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Dividend Announcement
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust announced a annually dividend of £10.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-18. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-14
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust annual dividend for 2024 was £10.00
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust annual dividend for 2023 was £10.00
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.43%
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 29.62%
• Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -30.12% year
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-14 | £10.00 | annually | 2024-12-18 |
2023-11-16 | £10.00 | annually | 2023-12-20 |
2022-11-10 | £9.00 | annually | 2022-12-21 |
2021-11-11 | £6.00 | annually | 2021-12-21 |
2020-11-12 | £4.50 | annually | 2020-12-11 |
2019-11-14 | £3.50 | annually | 2019-12-13 |
2018-11-29 | £60.00 | annually | 2018-12-14 |
1991-11-20 | £0.20 | annually | |
1987-10-30 | £0.20 | annually | |
1986-10-31 | £0.40 | annually | |
1985-10-31 | £0.60 | annually | |
1984-10-31 | £0.40 | annually |
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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.43%. Interested in purchasing Baillie Gifford Japan Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Dividend FAQ
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1. Determination of Dividend: Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Baillie Gifford Japan Trust are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Baillie Gifford Japan Trust sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Baillie Gifford Japan Trust declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.