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

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

The Columbia Dividend Income Fund dedicates a minimum of 80% of its total assets (inclusive of any capital obtained through borrowing for investment purposes) to a broadly diversified collection of equity instruments designed to generate income, primarily via dividends. While common shares constitute the majority of its holdings, the fund also has the discretion to incorporate preferred stocks and convertible securities. Its primary investment strategy involves seeking out companies believed to be undervalued, though it may also selectively invest in businesses demonstrating strong prospect...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $42.20 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.54% |
| Assets Under Management | $47.08B |
| NAV | $42.20 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.65% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.96 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $36.88 – $42.20 |
| Beta | 0.61 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1487 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-21
- Pay date: 2026-09-21

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does CDDYX invest in?

The Columbia Dividend Income Fund dedicates a minimum of 80% of its total assets (inclusive of any capital obtained through borrowing for investment purposes) to a broadly diversified collection of equity instruments designed to generate income, primarily via dividends. While common shares constitute the majority of its holdings, the fund also has the discretion to incorporate preferred stocks and convertible securities. Its primary investment strategy involves seeking out companies believed to be undervalued, though it may also selectively invest in businesses demonstrating strong prospects for sustained long-term growth. The fund maintains the flexibility to invest in companies across the entire market capitalization spectrum.

### What is the expense ratio of CDDYX?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDYX) charges an expense ratio of 0.54%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is CDDYX's dividend yield?

CDDYX'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 CDDYX?

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (CDDYX) manages $47.08B 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 CDDYX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was CDDYX launched?

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

### Does CDDYX pay a dividend?

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

### How often does CDDYX 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 CDDYX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CDDYX 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 CDDYX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.54% 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 CDDYX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CDDYX'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 CDDYX cost more than a fund like VOO?

CDDYX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.54%) 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 CDDYX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to CDDYX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as CDDYX (0.54%) 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/cddyx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddyx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddyx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddyx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cddyx/peers

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