Clough Global Equity Fund

GLQ

Market cap $154M

Clough Global Equity Fund trades at a 12.36% discount to NAV, offering a 9.9% yield, but remains a hold. GLQ's strategy relies on actively realizing capital gains, with net investment income consistently negative and distributions dependent on positive market conditions. Leverage at 16.59% and ineffective short strategies increase sensitivity to interest rates and market downturns, limiting downside protection.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Today, Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund") declared monthly cash distributions of $0.0729 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. These distributions represent a 12.2% increase from the Fund's prior distributions and are made under the Fund's managed distribution policy, which is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent monthly distribution at a rate of at least one-twelfth of 10% of the Fund's average net asset value ("NAV") per share for the last five business days of the prior calendar year.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / On December 31, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / November 28, 2025 / On November 28, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 31, 2025 / On October 31, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 17, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2025 / On September 30, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / On August 29, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

GLQ offers a high 10.8% yield, but its long-term total returns and NAV performance lag most global equity CEF peers significantly. The fund's persistent overweight to U.S. equities has hurt recent performance, especially as international markets outperform in 2025. GLQ's distributions are inconsistent, and past overdistributions have eroded NAV, raising sustainability concerns despite recent coverage improvements.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / On July 31, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / On June 30, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.