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Sprott Focus Trust

FUND

Market cap $298M

10.06 USD

-0.02

0.2%

At close Updated Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST

1 day

-0.2%

5 days

1.31%

1 month

3.93%

3 months

0.9%

6 months

0.5%

Year to date

15.9%

1 year

21.94%

5 years

12.91%

10 years

55.25%

About: Sprott Focus Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. Its primary investment objective is long-term capital growth. To achieve its objective, the Fund may invest its assets in equity securities and in direct obligations of the U.S. Government or its agencies and in the non-convertible preferred stocks & debt securities of domestic and foreign companies. It invests in various sectors, of which Materials, Financials, Energy, Information technology sector account for the majority weightage.

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A Fistful Of Magnificent CEFs

Closed-end funds are a niche market consisting of investment companies that collectively manage assets totaling approximately $250 billion. The number of CEFs currently in the U.S. market is about 340, mainly focused on sectors capable of generating strong cash flows. The reason why most investors are interested in CEFs is because they provide a steady stream of dividends, even though in many cases this comes at the expense of NAV.

A Fistful Of Magnificent CEFs

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1503 Per Share

TORONTO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1503 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 29, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026 (ex-dividend on September 15, 2026). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 22, 2026.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1503 Per Share

Guggenheim Expands Income ETF Suite With 2 New Active Funds

Last week, on Thursday, August 20, Guggenheim Investments bolstered its library of active ETFs with the launch of two new funds. Both of the new ETFs offer their own distinct approaches to fostering income through active management.

Guggenheim Expands Income ETF Suite With 2 New Active Funds

FUND: A Closed-End Fund Where Insiders Have Skin In The Game

Sprott Focus Trust is a concentrated CEF with 56% exposure to materials and energy, managed by a team with over 50% insider ownership. FUND has recently outperformed the passive XLB ETF, driven by active stock selection and sector-specific catalysts like the Iran war's impact on chemical producers. The fund trades at an 11% discount to NAV, offers a 6% managed distribution, and maintains attractive portfolio metrics with a P/E of 11.5x and no return of capital.

FUND: A Closed-End Fund Where Insiders Have Skin In The Game

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1424 Per Share

TORONTO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1424 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 June 29, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2026 (ex-dividend on June 12, 2026). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 22, 2026.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1424 Per Share

BNY Debuts Collection of 5 New Bond ETFs

On Monday, January 12, 2026, BNY Investments expanded its ETF suite with the launch of five new fixed income funds. All five of these funds offer different actively managed approaches to fixed income exposure.

BNY Debuts Collection of 5 New Bond ETFs

FUND: Equity Fund With Small And Mid-Cap Exposure, 7.23% Yield And 11.5% Discount

Sprott Focus Trust offers high yield (7%+), small/mid-cap, and foreign equity exposure, trading at an -11.5% discount to NAV. FUND's managed distribution policy is sustainable, with nearly all payouts from investment income or realized gains and minimal return of capital. Performance lagged the S&P 500 over 3–15 years but outperformed in 2025; valuation gaps may favor small/mid-cap and foreign stocks in 2026.

FUND: Equity Fund With Small And Mid-Cap Exposure, 7.23% Yield And 11.5% Discount

FUND: Value Strategy Has Underperformed Recently, But May Change

Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) offers a 7.33% yield, focusing on value stocks with strong balance sheets at attractive valuations. FUND has underperformed peers and the S&P 500 over the past decade, but its value-oriented strategy may outperform if market trends shift. The fund's distribution is variable but well-covered by investment income and capital gains, and shares currently trade at an attractive 11.6% discount to NAV.

FUND: Value Strategy Has Underperformed Recently, But May Change

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1274 Per Share

TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 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 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025 (ex-dividend on September 15, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 22, 2025.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1274 Per Share

FUND: 6% Managed Distribution Policy On A Unique Portfolio

Sprott Focus Trust offers unique, materials-heavy exposure with a mid-cap value tilt, but trades at a regular double-digit discount. Insider ownership exceeds 50%, making activist intervention unlikely and discount closure improbable unless management initiates change. The fund operates with a managed 6% distribution policy, and thanks to the discount, the distribution rate on the share price is closer to 7%.

FUND: 6% Managed Distribution Policy On A Unique Portfolio

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