Special Opportunities Fund Stock Forecast, Price & News

Special Opportunities Fund (NYSE:SPE) Frequently Asked Questions

What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Special Opportunities Fund?

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Are investors shorting Special Opportunities Fund?

Special Opportunities Fund saw a decline in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,800 shares, a decline of 59.6% from the September 15th total of 9,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 56,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.
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How has Special Opportunities Fund's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Special Opportunities Fund's stock was trading at $12.06 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SPE shares have increased by 31.7% and is now trading at $15.88.
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How often does Special Opportunities Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Special Opportunities Fund?

Special Opportunities Fund declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, October 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.1075 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $1.29 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 20th.
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Is Special Opportunities Fund a good dividend stock?

Special Opportunities Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.41%. SPE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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Who are Special Opportunities Fund's key executives?

Special Opportunities Fund's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Phillip Franklin Goldstein, Chairman & Sec. (Age 76)
• Mr. Andrew Dakos, Pres & Interested Director (Age 55)
• Mr. Thomas Antonucci, CFO & Treasurer (Age 52)
• Ms. Stephanie Lynne Darling, Chief Compliance Officer (Age 51)
• Mr. Rajeev Probir Das CFA, Treasurer and VP (Age 52)

What is Andy Michuda's approval rating as Special Opportunities Fund's CEO?

18 employees have rated Special Opportunities Fund CEO Andy Michuda on Glassdoor.com. Andy Michuda has an approval rating of 80% among Special Opportunities Fund's employees.

Who are some of Special Opportunities Fund's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Special Opportunities Fund include BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU), BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund (MCA), Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund (MQY), Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT), Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL), Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (PMO), BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund (MUJ), DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF), Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT), BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund (MIY), Virtus Total Return Fund (ZTR), Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI), BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund (MHN) and MFS Intermediate Income Trust (MIN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Special Opportunities Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Special Opportunities Fund investors own include Hercules Capital (HTGC), Enbridge (ENB), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Vermilion Energy (VET), Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Finjan (FNJN) and Monmouth Real Estate Investment (MNR).

What is Special Opportunities Fund's stock symbol?

Special Opportunities Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SPE."

Who are Special Opportunities Fund's major shareholders?

Special Opportunities Fund's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Private Advisor Group LLC (0.59%). Company insiders that own Special Opportunities Fund stock include Gerald Hellerman and Phillip Goldstein.
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Which institutional investors are buying Special Opportunities Fund stock?

SPE stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Private Advisor Group LLC. Company insiders that have bought Special Opportunities Fund stock in the last two years include Gerald Hellerman, and Phillip Goldstein.
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How do I buy shares of Special Opportunities Fund?

Shares of SPE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Special Opportunities Fund's stock price today?

One share of SPE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.88.

How much money does Special Opportunities Fund make?

Special Opportunities Fund has a market capitalization of $135.00 million.

What is Special Opportunities Fund's official website?

The official website for Special Opportunities Fund is www.specialopportunitiesfundinc.com.