The Surprising Link Between AI, Jobs and 3 BIG Dividends (up to 8.5%)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 17 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
AI's Impact on Employment and Dividends: AI is already replacing human workers, leading to increased corporate profits while creating opportunities for investors seeking dividends through funds that capitalize on the "growth-without-hiring" trend.
Investment Opportunities in AI-Driven Funds: Three closed-end funds are highlighted as potential investments offering significant dividends, including the Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund, and Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust, each benefiting from AI integration across various sectors.
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About GDV
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of total return with an emphasis on dividends and income. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying or other income-producing securities. In addition, under normal market conditions, at least 50% of the Fund's assets will consist of dividend paying equity securities. In making stock selections, the Fund's investment adviser looks for securities that have a superior yield and capital gains potential. The Fund invests in a range of sectors, including financial services, food and beverage, consumer products, cable and satellite, business services, paper and forest products, computer software and services, wireless communications, publishing, agriculture, building and construction, health care, broadcasting and others. The Fund's investment advisor is Gabelli Funds, LLC.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





