How have FGB shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's stock was trading at $3.58 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FGB shares have decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $3.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund?

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 79,100 shares, an increase of 148.7% from the March 15th total of 31,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 57,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. View First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's Short Interest .

How often does First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund?

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.083 per share on Thursday, February 29th. This represents a $0.33 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.30%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. Read our dividend analysis for FGB .

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund investors own include AbbVie (ABBV) , ONEOK (OKE) , AT&T (T) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , Energy Transfer (ET) , Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) , Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) , Ares Capital (ARCC) , Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) and BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) .

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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$3.57

+0.03 (+0.85%)

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Volume: 14,760 shs
Average Volume: 54,203 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 9.24%
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About First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Stock (NYSE:FGB)

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Confluence Investment Management LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the specialty finance and other financial sectors. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies, as well as in Business Development Companies, REITs, and other mortgage related securities. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite benchmark comprised of 70% Wells Fargo BDC Index, 20% FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT Index, and 10% S&P SmallCap Financials Index. It was formerly known as First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund was formed on March 20, 2007 and domiciled in the United States.

FGB Stock Price History

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FGB Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Wintrust Financial (WTFC), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) and CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB)

April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:FGB) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

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April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:FGB) Share Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $3.63

March 7, 2024 | businesswire.com

First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

February 24, 2024 | msn.com

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February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 15, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Special needs trust fund company files for bankruptcy, founder accused of taking $100M

February 13, 2024 | tmcnet.com

MFS Investment Management Announces Planned Liquidation of MFS Special Value Trust

February 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

KBW Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on First American Financial (FAF)

January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

January 12, 2024 | msn.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
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Current Symbol: NYSE:FGB
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CIK: 1392994
Web: www.ftportfolios.com
Phone: 630-765-8000
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Annual Sales: $7.92 million
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Key Executives

Mr. Mark Raymond Bradley (Age 62)
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. James M. Dykas (Age 53)
Sr. VP and Controller
Mr. Kristi A. Maher (Age 53)
Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Sec.
Mr. William Scott Jardine Esq. (Age 59)
Chief Legal Officer and Sec.
Mr. Daniel Joel Lindquist CFA (Age 49)
Managing Director and Portfolio Mang.

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FGB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FGB shares performed in 2024?: First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's stock was trading at $3.58 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FGB shares have decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $3.57.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund?: First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 79,100 shares, an increase of 148.7% from the March 15th total of 31,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 57,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.
View First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's Short Interest.
How often does First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund?: First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.083 per share on Thursday, February 29th. This represents a $0.33 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.30%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.08.
Read our dividend analysis for FGB.
Is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund a good dividend stock?: First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:FGB) pays an annual dividend of $0.33 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.11%.
Read our dividend analysis for FGB.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), ONEOK (OKE), AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Arbor Realty Trust (ABR), Ares Capital (ARCC), Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) and BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ).
How do I buy shares of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund?: Shares of FGB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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