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Royce Value Trust

RVT

Market cap $2.18B

17.55 USD

-0.23

1.29%

At close Updated Sep 14, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

17.54

-0.01

0.06%

1 day

-1.29%

5 days

-5.44%

1 month

-7.58%

3 months

-3.09%

6 months

5.09%

Year to date

8.87%

1 year

9.01%

5 years

-3.84%

10 years

42.92%

About: Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company that invests in equity securities of small-cap companies. The company portfolio includes sectors such as Industrials, Financials, Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary.

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My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Inspired by the horse race in the 2026 Palio di Siena, I made a financial move that I hope will be just as clever as the knight's move in chess. I decided to close out two positions in my Cupolone portfolio that I wasn't entirely convinced about, raising cash to reinvest when the opportunity arises. The purpose of this move is to use this liquidity in securities with better overall NAV performance and a greater likelihood of long-term success.

My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.33 Per Share

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.33 per share on its Common Stock.

Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.33 Per Share

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jul 31, 2026

Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund Average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,813,842 shares Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLOSING PRICES AS OF 07/31/26 NAV 20.63 MKT 18.09 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 07/31/26 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* -2.73 -2.06 Year to Date* 20.83 16.42 One-Year 31.81 29.90 Three-Year 17.43 17.36 Five-Year 9.11 8.92 10-Year 12.45 12.64 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jul 31, 2026

Opportunity To Catch 2 Income Picks Before Their Yield Goes Higher

The "Base + Commission" Portfolio: Combining fixed-rate debt and preferreds with formulaic, NAV-linked variable CEFs creates a solid baseline of income with automated upside during bull markets. RVT's quarterly payout is tracking up from $0.31 to $0.33 in September, with additional regular and special year-end dividend upside in play. HQH's September payout is set to reach $0.66 per share – its highest single quarterly distribution since 2015 – with strong potential for a year-end special distribution.

Opportunity To Catch 2 Income Picks Before Their Yield Goes Higher

My Income Portfolio: The Music Of Dividends

A note is the basic element of musical language: each one represents a sound, and through their combination music takes shape. As with notes on a staff, infinite are the combinations of financial instruments through which investors' portfolios take shape. My current portfolio consists of 28 securities that play a music generated by the flow of dividends against the backdrop of a rising NAV for most of them.

My Income Portfolio: The Music Of Dividends

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jun 30, 2026

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund Average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,965,812 shares Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience CLOSING PRICES AS OF 06/30/26 NAV 21.21 MKT 18.47 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 06/30/26 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* 6.24 1.23 Year to Date* 24.23 18.86 One-Year 38.11 33.77 Three-Year 20.21 19.83 Five-Year 9.44 8.62 10-Year 13.31 13.75 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jun 30, 2026

I Demand A Future Full Of Cash

At a CAPE ratio exceeding 41, S&P 500 valuations sit at extreme historical levels, setting up low long-term forward returns for cap-weighted indexes. Monthly living expenses continue regardless of market drawdowns; retirement requires predictable cash flow, not volatile paper valuations. During bull markets, cash flow is a convenience; during market crashes, uncallable dividend income becomes a vital necessity.

I Demand A Future Full Of Cash

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

The risk-return tradeoff is the financial principle according to which potentially higher returns require accepting higher risk. Risk is the potential for monetary loss or default stemming from market volatility, excessive debt, or unexpected economic downturns. When it comes to volatility, the main culprit is often leverage—the use of borrowed money to fund investments with the goal of multiplying returns.

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

RVT: A Discounted Small-Cap CEF With A Real 2026 Setup

Royce Small-Cap Trust is rated Buy for 2026, driven by small-cap recovery, strong NAV performance, and a double-digit discount to NAV. RVT's actively managed, diversified small-cap portfolio outperformed the Russell 2000 in most downturns and is overweight sectors benefiting from reshoring and infrastructure trends. The fund's ~13% discount to NAV and 7% managed distribution offer a compelling entry, but distributions are variable and not bond-like income.

RVT: A Discounted Small-Cap CEF With A Real 2026 Setup

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of May 31, 2026

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund Average weekly trading volume of approximately 773,762 shares Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience CLOSING PRICES AS OF 05/31/26 NAV 20.31 MKT 18.56 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 05/31/26 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* 2.06 0.87 Year to Date* 16.94 17.41 One-Year 35.93 36.51 Three-Year 21.12 23.57 Five-Year 8.10 8.50 10-Year 12.64 13.61 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of May 31, 2026

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