Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE: AOD) and Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE: AGD) Declare Regular Monthly Distributions for October, November and December 2012

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE: AOD) and Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE: AGD) announced the same regular monthly distribution for the months of October, November and December 2012 as in the previous three months.

Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) $0.055 per share

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) $0.06 per share

Dates related to the distribution declaration for both Funds are as follows:

Ex-Distribution Date	Record Date	Payable Date
October 22, 2012	October 24, 2012	October 31, 2012
November 20, 2012	November 23, 2012	November 30, 2012
December 19, 2012	December 21, 2012	December 31, 2012

The monthly distributions may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and / or a return of capital. Final determination of the federal income tax characteristics of distributions paid during calendar year 2012 will be provided on U.S. Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed to shareholders.

More information about the Funds is available on www.alpinefunds.com.

Based in Westchester, New York, Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC was founded in 1998.

This release contains forward-looking statements based on currently available information. The Funds’ actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to various risks and uncertainties. Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund and Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund are closed-end funds and do not continuously offer or redeem shares. The Funds trade in the secondary market and investors wishing to buy or sell shares must place orders through a financial intermediary or broker.

To read about the Funds, access the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports in the Related Documents section of the website or call 1-800-617-7616 to receive a copy of the annual and semi-annual reports by mail. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.