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A rising dollar has been applying downward pressure on gold and silver following the U.S. presidential election. But market experts are still forecasting record prices for both precious metals heading into 2025.

TORONTO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.2161 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024 (ex-dividend on December 13, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 20, 2024.

On Monday, BNY Mellon bolstered its library of ETFs with the release of the BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF (BKDV). For its investors, BKDV seeks to offer capital appreciation.

TORONTO, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1301 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2024 (ex-dividend on September 16, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 23, 2024.

Sprott Focus Trust provides investors exposure to a more differentiated portfolio with a more value-oriented approach. The fund is rather narrowly invested, with a more concentrated number of holdings in its portfolio. FUND trades at a wide discount, which is appealing, but the fund regularly trades at a double-digit discount.

TORONTO, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1299 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on July 1, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2024 (ex-dividend on June 14, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 24, 2024.

TORONTO, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1286 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on March 28, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2024 (ex-dividend on March 13, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 21, 2024.

Sprott Focus Trust has a unique tilt towards the materials sector, with significant holdings in energy and financial services as well. The fund's discount has widened, making it relatively attractive on a shorter-term relative basis, but on a longer-term basis, it looks to be relatively fairly valued. FUND pays out a quarterly distribution based on 6% of its NAV, with net investment income coverage moving materially higher in the latest report.

The Sprott Focus Trust is an actively managed closed-end fund that invests in stocks through a fundamentals-based approach. The current portfolio is concentrated in sectors like basic materials and energy that have underperformed this year. A widening discount to the fund's net asset value may add to risks for FUND into 2024.

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