FUND
Sprott Focus TrustFUND
FUND
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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of 7,351 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
200% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 3
157% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 7
12% more funds holding
Funds holding: 33 [Q3] → 37 (+4) [Q4]
0.23% more ownership
Funds ownership: 62.2% [Q3] → 62.44% (+0.23%) [Q4]
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $142M [Q3] → $136M (-$5.9M) [Q4]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 1 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FUND.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares First Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1305 Per Share
TORONTO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1305 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, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2025 (ex-dividend on March 14, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 21, 2025.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Positive Forecasts for Gold, Silver Despite Dollar Pressure
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Fourth Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.2161 Per Share
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 months ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1301 Per Share
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
Sprott Focus Trust: Widening Discount And Differentiated Portfolio
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
9 months ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1299 Per Share
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 year ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares First Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1286 Per Share
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FUND: Looking More Tempting As Discount Widens, But Not A Bargain Yet
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 year ago
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Fourth Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1270 Per Share
TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1270 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 28, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2023 (ex-dividend on December 13, 2023). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 21, 2023.
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