Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.
FUNDSprott Focus Trust, Inc. (FUND) is a closed-end investment fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of precious metals and resource-related equities. Its strategy aims to provide investors with exposure to the exploration, development, and production sectors within the natural resource industry, emphasizing companies involved in gold, silver, and other metals. The trust seeks long-term capital appreciation by leveraging the expertise of Sprott Asset Management in resource-focused investments.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | $0.14 | 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-12 |
| March 27, 2026 | $0.13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 |
| December 29, 2025 | $0.19 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 29, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 65 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FUND shares during this period received a total of $8.31 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.14/share was paid 19 days ago, on June 29, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: FUND currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.99%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 18.7%, from $0.12 to $0.14.
Company News
The Sprott Focus Trust (FUND), a closed-end fund managed by Whitney George, offers a 6% yield and is positioned to benefit from the resurgence of small-cap and energy stocks in the 2020s. Trading at a 10% discount to net asset value with a strong track record of outperforming benchmarks, the fund's portfolio includes energy stocks like Exxon Mobi...
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1424 per share for Q2 2026, payable on June 29, 2026. The distribution consists primarily of net realized long-term gains (71.07%), with the remainder from net investment income (25.21%) and short-term gains (3.72%). Year-to-date through May 31, 2026, the fund has distributed $0...
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUND) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1335 per share, payable on March 27, 2026. The distribution consists of 31.16% net investment income and 68.84% return of capital. The Fund maintains a distribution policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 6% of the rolling average of prior fo...
Sprott Focus Trust announced a quarterly distribution of $0.1911 per share, payable in cash or additional shares on December 29, 2025. The distribution follows a 6% annual rate policy based on rolling average net asset values.
Sprott Focus Trust announced a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share, payable in cash or additional shares on September 29, 2025. The distribution follows a 6% annual rate policy based on rolling average net asset values.
