SWZ

Swiss Helvetia Fund

7.53 USD
-0.06
0.79%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
-0.79%
5 days
-3.21%
1 month
-3.46%
3 months
-14.33%
6 months
-6.92%
Year to date
-8.17%
1 year
-5.04%
5 years
-9.06%
10 years
-33.60%
 

About: Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. The group invests in various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, industrial goods and services, banks, personal and household goods, construction and materials, biotechnology, medical equipment, chemicals, technology, financial services, insurance, and retail.

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of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $46.3M [Q2] → $51.9M (+$5.54M) [Q3]

0.47% more ownership

Funds ownership: 44.23% [Q2] → 44.7% (+0.47%) [Q3]

10% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 9 | Existing positions reduced: 10

12% less funds holding

Funds holding: 42 [Q2] → 37 (-5) [Q3]

71% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 7

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SWZ.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.1458 PER SHARE
NEW YORK , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.1458 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan") payable as follows: Record Date:                December 17, 2024 Ex-Dividend Date:      December 17, 2024 Payment Date:            December 31, 2024 The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide stockholders with consistent, but not guaranteed, quarterly distributions.  Distributions may consist of net investment income, net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, and return of capital.
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.1458 PER SHARE
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
NEW YORK , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, 1) Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F.
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 months ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
NEW YORK , Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan").
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 months ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
NEW YORK , June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates: Record Date:    June 18, 2024 Ex-Dividend Date:    June 18, 2024 Payment Date:    June 28, 2024 Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the quarterly distribution of a fixed amount of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock.
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Swiss Helvetia Fund: High Yield, Quality Swiss Stocks At A Discount To Net Asset Value
Swiss Helvetia Fund is trading at a 16% discount to NAV and could be a potential takeover target in the future. The ETF has concentrated holdings in strong businesses with high dividends, making it attractive for dividend investors. The overall dividend yield of the portfolio is nearly 6.65%, making it a great option for diversifying into foreign stocks.
Swiss Helvetia Fund: High Yield, Quality Swiss Stocks At A Discount To Net Asset Value
Neutral
PRNewsWire
9 months ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
NEW YORK , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates: Record Date:          March 19, 2024 Ex-Dividend Date:  March 18, 2024 Payment Date:        March 28, 2024 Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the quarterly distribution of a fixed amount of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock.
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 year ago
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.129 PER SHARE
NEW YORK , Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution at the new distribution rate of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), following the recent annual review of the Plan, including the prior distribution rate, by the Fund's Board of Directors. The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates: Record Date:              December 19, 2023 Ex-Dividend Date:      December 18, 2023Payment Date:           December 29, 2023 The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide the Fund's stockholders with a more consistent, but not guaranteed, fixed minimum rate of distribution on a regular quarterly basis.
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.129 PER SHARE
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