Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is a leading closed-end fund expertly managed by Sprott Asset Management, with a dedicated focus on the precious metals and natural resources sectors. The fund employs a disciplined investment strategy aimed at capital appreciation and income generation, targeting high-quality equities primarily in the metals and mining industries. With a strong foundation in comprehensive fundamental analysis and macroeconomic assessments, Sprott Focus Trust offers institutional investors a robust opportunity to diversify their portfolios and leverage growth potential within the dynamic commodities market.
| Revenue (TTM) | $8.31M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $8.31M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 61.10% |
| Return on Equity | 28.70% |
| Return on Assets | 1.10% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $0.28 |
| Book Value | $10.48 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.97 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 34.99 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.732 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 335.90% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -1.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $29.67M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 55.10% |
| % Institutions | 64.14% |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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