Saratoga Energy & Basic Materials A (SBMBX)
| Fund Assets | 692.32K |
| Expense Ratio | 3.81% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 15.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.62 |
| YTD Return | 4.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.48 |
| 52-Week High | 13.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 46 |
| Inception Date | Oct 23, 1997 |
About SBMBX
The Saratoga Energy & Basic Materials Portfolio Fund Class A is an equity mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth. This fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. and international companies operating within the energy and basic materials sectors. Its portfolio is diversified across leading firms involved in commodity-based industries such as energy, chemicals, minerals, and forest products, providing exposure to core segments driving global resource production and infrastructure. The fund utilizes a blend of growth and value investing strategies, selecting companies of varying market capitalizations through both fundamental and quantitative analysis. With holdings in major industry names such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Rio Tinto, the fund plays a notable role in offering investors access to the performance and developments of global natural resources markets. Its position in the Natural Resources Sector Equity category reflects its significance for those seeking targeted exposure to cyclical, commodity-driven industries.
Performance
SBMBX had a total return of 6.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.33%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
42.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 7.88% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 7.30% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 4.40% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 3.92% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.72% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PBR | 3.21% |
| Eni S.p.A. | E | 3.17% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 3.16% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 2.91% |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | SU | 2.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.2536 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.0997 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.1515 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Dec 9, 2022 | $0.329 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $0.0768 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.1086 | Dec 11, 2020 |