Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended investment company. The Company's investment objective is to provide Shareholders with an attractive return on their investment, predominantly through long-term capital appreciation. The Company intends to return to shareholders all dividends received, net of withholding tax on an annual basis. The Company is geographically focused on South Korean companies. The Company invests primarily in listed preferred shares issued by companies incorporated in South Korea, which in many cases are trading at a discount to the corresponding common shares of the same companies. The Company may invest some portion of its assets in other securities, including exchange-traded funds, futures contracts and other types of options, swaps and derivatives related to Korean equities, as well as cash and cash equivalents. The Company's investment manager is Weiss Asset Management LP, an investment management company.
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Capitalization:- Market Cap: £159.65 million
- Outstanding Shares: 93,909,000
Average Prices:- 52 Week Range: GBX 125 - GBX 172
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Frequently Asked Questions for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON:WKOF)
What is Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd's stock symbol?
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "WKOF."
How often does Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd?
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd announced a dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.33 per share on Friday, June 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 2.07%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 11th. This is a boost from Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd's previous dividend of $1.86. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd's Dividend History.
Who are some of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd's key competitors?
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How do I buy Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd stock?
Shares of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd's stock price today?
One share of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 170.
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Consensus Ratings for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON:WKOF) (?) The ratings breakdown includes the most recent rating from each analyst that has rated the stock within the last twelve months. The ratings score is a calculation of the average number of sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). The consensus price target is a mean average of the most recent price target set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.| Ratings Breakdown: | No ratings tracked in the last 12 months. |
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Analysts' Ratings History for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON:WKOF)
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| 1/4/2016 | N+1 Singer | Reiterated Rating | Corporate | |  |
(Data available from 5/30/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON:WKOF)
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Dividend History by Quarter for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON WKOF)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/4/2017 | | GBX 3.33 | 2.07% | 5/11/2017 | 5/11/2017 | 6/2/2017 |
| 6/4/2015 | | GBX 1.86 | 1.4% | 6/11/2015 | 6/11/2015 | 6/26/2015 |
| 6/5/2014 | | €0.01 | 0.01% | 6/11/2014 | 6/11/2014 | 6/27/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading History for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd (LON:WKOF)
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