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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

$4.19

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+$0.05+1.21%Past Week

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Day High

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Day Low

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52W High

4.73

52W Low

3.67

Volume

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Avg. Volume

0

Mkt Cap

0

P/E Ratio

-

Dividend Yield

42.96%

Dividend

1.8

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Dividends

42.96%Dividend Yield

Sep 26

$0.15

Aug 26

$0.15

Jul 26

$0.15

Jun 26

$0.18

May 26

$0.18

10Y Growth

11.34%

5Y Growth

44.09%

3Y Growth

83.83%

1Y Growth

215.38%

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital is a competitor because it also focuses on floating rate loans and other investments in middle-market companies, similar to FGB's investment focus.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending

TPG Specialty Lending invests in middle market companies, offering direct loans and financing solutions which competes directly with FGB's investment strategy.

Ares Capital Corporation is a leading specialty finance company that provides one-stop solutions to meet the distinct and underserved financing needs of private middle-market companies, competing with FGB.

FS KKR Capital Corp. focuses on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies, similar to FGB's target investments.

Golub Capital BDC

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. offers financing solutions to middle-market companies, directly competing with FGB's investment objectives.

Main Street Capital

Main Street Capital Corporation is a principal investment firm that primarily provides equity capital to lower middle market companies, positioning it as a competitor to FGB.

Oaktree Specialty Lending

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation focuses on providing customized credit solutions to companies, similar to FGB's investment strategy, making it a direct competitor.

Prospect Capital

Prospect Capital Corporation is a business development company that lends to and invests in middle market companies, competing with FGB.

New Mountain Finance

New Mountain Finance Corporation targets middle market companies for its investments, similar to FGB's focus, making it a competitor.

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. provides debt financing to venture growth stage companies, which, while slightly different, still competes for similar investor interest as FGB.

About

The First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) functions as a closed-end equity mutual fund. It was established and is primarily overseen by First Trust Advisors L.P., with additional management responsibilities shared by Confluence Investment Management LLC. The fund's investment approach concentrates on public equity markets within the United States, specifically seeking out companies operating in the specialty finance and broader financial sectors. Its portfolio predominantly consists of value stocks, supplemented by investments in Business Development Companies (BDCs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and various mortgage-related securities. All investment decisions are guided by a thorough process of fundamental analysis. To assess its performance, the fund utilizes a composite benchmark consisting of 70% Wells Fargo BDC Index, 20% FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT Index, and 10% S&P SmallCap Financials Index. Formed on March 20, 2007, and domiciled in the U.S., the fund was formerly identified as the First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund.

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CEO

James M. Dykas

Country

United States

ISIN

US33733G1094

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Does First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund pay dividends?▼

Yes, XFGBX dividends are paid monthly. The last dividend per share was 0.15 USD. As of today, Dividend Yield (FWD)% is 42.96%.

In which sector is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund located?▼

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund operates in the Finance & Payments sector.

When did First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund complete a stock split?▼

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund has not had any recent stock splits.

Where is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund headquartered?▼

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund is headquartered in Wheaton, United States.