GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust

GGN

Market cap $803M

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RYE, N.Y., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE American: GGN) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.03 per share for each of July, August, and September 2026.

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GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE:GGN) pays $0.03 per share monthly, which annualizes to $0.36 per share, yielding roughly 6.6% at current prices.

GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE:GGN) pays a monthly distribution and currently yields around 6.5% annualized at its recent share price of $5.51.

GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE:GGN) has delivered solid returns, with shares up nearly 9% year to date and almost 39% over the past year, powered by favorable conditions for gold and oil.

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (NYSE American:GGN) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.03 per share for each of April, May, and June 2026. Based on current dynamics, the Fund may make distributions in excess of the Fund's distributable earnings. It is currently expected that distributions to common shareholders in 2026 will primarily constitute a return of capital for tax purposes.

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GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust targets high current income with secondary capital appreciation, focusing on metals, mining, and energy sectors. GGN maintains a low leverage ratio near 8%, a 1.31% expense ratio, and an 'A2' Moody's credit rating, reflecting portfolio liquidity and prudent risk. The fund's 5-year annualized NAV return is approximately 15%, with a 6.96% TTM dividend yield and a history of consistent payouts.