Eaton Vance Government Opportunities A (EVGOX)
| Fund Assets | 388.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.78% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 489.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.43 |
| YTD Return | 5.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.08 |
| 52-Week High | 5.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.10 |
| Holdings | 492 |
| 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 5.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.86%.
Top 10 Holdings
31.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Government National Mortgage Association | GNR.2023-165 EY | 5.36% |
| NOMURA CORPORATE FDG AMERS LLC | n/a | 4.77% |
| Government National Mortgage Association - Ginnie Mae | G2SF.6.5 10.11 | 3.80% |
| CALIFORNIA CUSTOM PROCESSION | n/a | 3.09% |
| REAP HIDDEN HOLLOW | n/a | 2.99% |
| UMBS, TBA - Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA | n/a | 2.98% |
| Government National Mortgage Association | n/a | 2.77% |
| Unison Trust 2021-1 | n/a | 2.06% |
| Fannie Mae REMICS | FNR.2023-14 EL | 1.95% |
| Government National Mortgage Association | GNR.2023-82 AL | 1.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02396 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02476 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02476 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02396 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02476 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02396 | Apr 30, 2025 |