# Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDRX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Columbia Threadneedle · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2012-11-09

The fund is mandated to commit at least four-fifths of its total capital, encompassing any leveraged funds utilized for investment, to a diverse collection of equity holdings that generate income through dividends. While primarily composed of common stocks, this portfolio may also feature preferred shares and convertible securities. The investment approach largely centers on identifying companies whose shares are considered undervalued, though the fund also has the flexibility to invest in businesses poised for significant long-term growth. Furthermore, it can allocate capital to companies...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $41.87 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Assets Under Management | $46.51B |
| NAV | $41.87 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.65% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.95 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $36.81 – $42.12 |
| Beta | 0.61 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1446 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-21
- Pay date: 2026-09-21

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does CDDRX invest in?

The fund is mandated to commit at least four-fifths of its total capital, encompassing any leveraged funds utilized for investment, to a diverse collection of equity holdings that generate income through dividends. While primarily composed of common stocks, this portfolio may also feature preferred shares and convertible securities. The investment approach largely centers on identifying companies whose shares are considered undervalued, though the fund also has the flexibility to invest in businesses poised for significant long-term growth. Furthermore, it can allocate capital to companies of any market capitalization, from small to large.

### What is the expense ratio of CDDRX?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is CDDRX's dividend yield?

CDDRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.65%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is CDDRX?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDRX) manages $46.51B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is CDDRX actively managed or an index fund?

CDDRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was CDDRX launched?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDRX) launched in November 2012 and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle.

### Does CDDRX pay a dividend?

Yes, Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDRX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.65%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does CDDRX pay dividends?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is CDDRX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CDDRX was 2026-09-21. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will CDDRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.59% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does CDDRX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CDDRX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does CDDRX cost more than a fund like VOO?

CDDRX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.59%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where CDDRX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to CDDRX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as CDDRX (0.59%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddrx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddrx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddrx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddrx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddrx/peers

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