Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund Class A (EVGOX)
| Fund Assets | 410.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.78% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 254.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.45 |
| YTD Return | 1.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.09 |
| 52-Week High | 5.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.11 |
| Holdings | 498 |
| Inception Date | Aug 24, 1984 |
About EVGOX
Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on delivering high current income by primarily investing in high-quality securities issued, backed, or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies. As one of the longest-running government-focused funds since its inception in 1984, it offers exposure to a diversified portfolio comprising U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and other government-related fixed income instruments. The fund emphasizes safety and credit quality, with a majority of holdings rated AA or higher, making it an appealing core fixed income solution for income-oriented investors seeking to mitigate risk. Its actively managed strategy leverages fundamental research and relative value trading to optimize returns within the intermediate government bond category. Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund Class A plays a significant role in portfolios designed to balance income generation with principal preservation, while complementing riskier segments of the fixed income market.
Performance
EVGOX had a total return of 11.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.53%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02476 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02476 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02396 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02476 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02396 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02476 | Aug 29, 2025 |