Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. is a close-ended balanced fund of funds launched and managed by Bulldog Investors, LLC. It invests in close-ended funds investing in public equity and fixed income markets. The fund employs a combination of value, opportunistic and special situations strategies to make its investments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. The fund was previously known as Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. was formed on February 18, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
Special Opportunities Fund Dividend Announcement
• Special Opportunities Fund announced a monthly dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-31. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-17
• Special Opportunities Fund annual dividend for 2024 was $1.14
• Special Opportunities Fund annual dividend for 2023 was $1.04
• Special Opportunities Fund's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 7.52%
• Special Opportunities Fund's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 40.23%
• Special Opportunities Fund's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -9.02% year
• Special Opportunities Fund's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -7.26% year
Special Opportunities Fund Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-17 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-12-31 |
2024-11-19 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-11-29 |
2024-10-22 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-10-31 |
2024-09-18 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-09-30 |
2024-08-21 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-08-30 |
2024-07-17 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-07-31 |
2024-06-18 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-06-28 |
2024-05-20 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-05-31 |
2024-04-18 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-04-30 |
2024-03-19 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-03-29 |
2024-02-16 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-02-29 |
2024-01-19 | $0.10 | monthly | 2024-01-31 |
2023-12-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-12-29 |
2023-11-17 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-11-30 |
2023-10-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-10-31 |
2023-09-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-09-29 |
2023-08-21 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-08-31 |
2023-07-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-07-31 |
2023-06-20 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-06-30 |
2023-05-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-05-31 |
2023-04-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-04-28 |
2023-03-21 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-03-31 |
2023-02-15 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-02-28 |
2023-01-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2023-01-31 |
2022-12-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-12-30 |
2022-11-17 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-11-30 |
2022-10-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-10-31 |
2022-09-20 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-09-30 |
2022-08-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-08-31 |
2022-07-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-07-29 |
2022-06-17 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-06-30 |
2022-05-18 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-05-31 |
2022-04-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-04-29 |
2022-03-21 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-03-31 |
2022-02-16 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-02-28 |
2022-01-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2022-01-31 |
2021-12-20 | $0.70 | monthly | 2021-12-31 |
2021-11-17 | $0.11 | monthly | 2021-11-30 |
2021-10-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2021-10-29 |
2021-09-20 | $0.11 | monthly | 2021-09-30 |
2021-08-19 | $0.11 | monthly | 2021-08-31 |
2021-07-20 | $0.11 | monthly | 2021-07-30 |
2021-06-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-06-30 |
2021-05-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-05-28 |
2021-04-20 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-04-30 |
2021-03-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-03-31 |
2021-02-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-02-26 |
2021-01-19 | $0.09 | monthly | 2021-01-29 |
2020-12-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-12-31 |
2020-11-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-11-30 |
2020-10-15 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-10-30 |
2020-09-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-09-30 |
2020-08-13 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-08-31 |
2020-07-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-07-31 |
2020-06-18 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-06-30 |
2020-05-14 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-05-29 |
2020-04-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-04-30 |
2020-03-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-03-31 |
2020-02-14 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-02-28 |
2020-01-16 | $0.09 | monthly | 2020-01-31 |
2019-12-18 | $0.25 | monthly | 2019-12-31 |
2019-11-14 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-11-29 |
2019-10-15 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-10-31 |
2019-09-18 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-09-30 |
2019-08-14 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-08-30 |
2019-07-17 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-07-31 |
2019-06-13 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-06-28 |
2019-05-14 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-05-31 |
2019-04-15 | $0.08 | monthly | 2019-04-30 |
2019-02-15 | $0.02 | monthly | |
2018-12-18 | $1.45 | monthly | 2018-12-31 |
2018-09-18 | $0.22 | monthly | |
2017-12-18 | $1.33 | monthly | 2017-12-29 |
2016-12-19 | $0.81 | monthly | 2016-12-30 |
2015-12-21 | $1.19 | monthly | 2015-12-31 |
2014-12-18 | $1.48 | monthly | 2015-01-16 |
2013-12-26 | $2.21 | monthly | 2014-01-24 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Special Opportunities Fund's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Special Opportunities Fund publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Special Opportunities Fund distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Special Opportunities Fund are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Special Opportunities Fund sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Special Opportunities Fund distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Special Opportunities Fund declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Special Opportunities Fund's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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