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GUG

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund

GUG

Market cap $460M

13.96 USD

-0.34

2.38%

At close Updated Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-2.38%

5 days

-3.72%

1 month

-7.98%

3 months

-10.91%

6 months

-6.93%

Year to date

-8.94%

1 year

-10.8%

5 years

-30.2%

10 years

-30.2%

About: Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The Fund represents a single operating segment. Its products are Mutual Funds, Wealth Management SMAS, Institutional SMAS, ETFS, UITS, UCITS, CIT, Closed-End Funds, Private Funds, Rydex Funds, and Variable Insurance Funds.

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GUG: A Decent Fund, But Bond Risks Weigh On It

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (GUG) offers a 9.47% yield, primarily via a leveraged, multi-sector bond portfolio with minimal equity or alternatives exposure. GUG's performance has generally outpaced major bond indices over multi-year periods, but leverage amplifies both gains and losses, increasing volatility. Recent returns have lagged junk bond benchmarks, and distribution coverage relies partly on unrealized gains, warranting close monitoring of NAV trends.

GUG: A Decent Fund, But Bond Risks Weigh On It

GUG: Worried About Inflation? Try Active Short Duration Bonds

13Given how crucial the fixed income sleeve can be to one's portfolio, the recent concerns over inflation have caused many advisors and investors to rethink how they go about their exposure. This includes debating over active and passive funds, and reevaluating the type of bond duration that is most attractive at this moment.

GUG: Worried About Inflation? Try Active Short Duration Bonds

Guggenheim Investments Announces June 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

NEW YORK, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

Guggenheim Investments Announces June 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

GUG: Heavy Fixed-Income Exposure With Monthly Pay

The Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund provides exposure to a diversified basket of investments, heavily tilted toward fixed income. GUG's discount has narrowed substantially, reducing its relative value and making it less appealing at current levels. The fund maintains a 9.13% distribution yield, with net investment income covering around 63% of payouts, requiring capital gains to fill the gap.

GUG: Heavy Fixed-Income Exposure With Monthly Pay

Guggenheim Investments Announces May 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

NEW YORK, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

Guggenheim Investments Announces May 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

NEW YORK, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

Guggenheim Investments Announces February 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

Guggenheim Investments Announces February 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions

GUG: Cautious About Dividend Coverage But Still An Attractive Buy

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund remains a compelling buy for income-focused investors, offering a 9.1% yield and monthly payouts. GUG's portfolio is heavily weighted toward high-yield corporate bonds and bank loans, with 62.37% below investment grade, introducing default risk. The fund trades at a 7.6% discount to NAV, near its historical average, but not at its most attractive entry point.

GUG: Cautious About Dividend Coverage But Still An Attractive Buy

Guggenheim Investments Announces December 2025 Closed-End Fund Distributions

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).

Guggenheim Investments Announces December 2025 Closed-End Fund Distributions

GUG: Deeply Discounted, Lacking A Clear Catalyst Could Keep It There

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund offers a flexible approach but remains mostly a fixed-income portfolio, currently trading at a 9.16% discount with a 9.4% yield. GUG's persistent discount aligns with historical averages, and its term structure could offer NAV realization by 2033, though this is not likely material at this time. The fund is highly diversified within the fixed-income space, with major allocations to high-yield bonds, bank loans, and asset-backed securities, reducing interest rate sensitivity.

GUG: Deeply Discounted, Lacking A Clear Catalyst Could Keep It There

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