Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) Dividend
Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) currently pays a dividend yield of 11.55%, distributing $1.44 per share annually ($0.12 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
THW dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 11.55% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.44 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.12 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 6, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 66% |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $12.47 |
What THW pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 11.55% yield, $10,000 invested in THW generates about $1,155.00 per year, or roughly $96.25 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $12.47, derived from the $1.44 annual dividend and the 11.55% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 80.2 | $115.50 | $9.63 |
| $5,000 | 401 | $577.50 | $48.13 |
| $10,000 | 802.1 | $1,155.00 | $96.25 |
| $25,000 | 2,005.2 | $2,887.50 | $240.63 |
| $100,000 | 8,020.8 | $11,550.00 | $962.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
THW dividend payment schedule
THW pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 23, 2026, with payment on November 6, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Abrdn World Healthcare Fund declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | $0.12 | Confirmed |
| November 23, 2026 | December 7, 2026 | $0.12 | Projected |
| December 23, 2026 | January 6, 2027 | $0.12 | Projected |
| January 23, 2027 | February 6, 2027 | $0.12 | Projected |
| February 23, 2027 | March 9, 2027 | $0.12 | Projected |
| March 23, 2027 | April 6, 2027 | $0.12 | Projected |
To collect a THW dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How THW's dividend compares
Across the 1000 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.57%. THW's 11.55% is 7.98 percentage points above that median, ranking 217th of 1000 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 157 names, the median yield is 9.52% — putting THW above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
THW pays out roughly 66% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
THW pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
THW dividend FAQ
When is the next THW ex-dividend date?
The next THW ex-dividend date is October 23, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 6, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is THW's dividend yield?
THW currently yields 11.55%, based on $1.44 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does THW pay dividends?
THW pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.12 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of THW generate?
At the current 11.55% yield, $10,000 invested in THW would produce roughly $1,155.00 per year, or about $96.25 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is THW a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. THW is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
THW dividend history
DivTrkr holds 128 recorded THW dividend payments going back to 2016 and +0.0% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full THW dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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