FUND Stock Recent News

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.

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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Sprott Focus Trust is a unique closed-end fund with a value-oriented portfolio and a focus on the materials sector. The fund has outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, in the short and long term, but its current discount is not very appealing. Investors should consider FUND for diversification but wait for a better entry point with a wider discount.

The Sprott Focus Trust exhibits outstanding risk attribution metrics. A long-term strategy that invests in undervalued securities could beat the market.

UBS Group AG grew its position in Sprott Focus Trust (NASDAQ:FUND) by 11.8% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 104,942 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,056 shares during the quarter. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Sprott Focus Trust were worth $529,000 at the end of […]