Saratoga Energy & Basic Materials Portfolio Fund Class C (SEPCX)
Fund Assets | 1.34M |
Expense Ratio | 4.85% |
Min. Investment | $250 |
Turnover | 47.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.15 |
Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
Dividend Growth | n/a |
Payout Frequency | n/a |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
Previous Close | 9.56 |
YTD Return | 3.64% |
1-Year Return | -5.90% |
5-Year Return | 73.41% |
52-Week Low | 8.15 |
52-Week High | 10.72 |
Beta (5Y) | 0.80 |
Holdings | 47 |
Inception Date | Jan 6, 2003 |
About SEPCX
Saratoga Energy & Basic Materials Portfolio Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on equity investments in the energy and basic materials sectors. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to shares of U.S. and international companies engaged in the production and distribution of energy and raw materials. This includes firms involved in oil, gas, coal, mining, and utility operations, with major holdings in prominent industry names such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Petrobras. The fund invests in a mix of growth and value stocks, offering exposure to both mature and emerging market companies within these sectors. Designed to seek both capital preservation and appreciation, the fund plays a significant role for investors interested in tracking the performance and developments of natural resource industries, which are pivotal for broader economic infrastructure and commodity markets.
Performance
SEPCX had a total return of -5.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.93%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
---|---|---|---|
FANIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund - Class I | 0.74% |
FIKAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund - Class Z | 0.62% |
FNARX | Fidelity | Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 0.69% |
FAGNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund - Class M | 1.27% |
FANAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund - Class A | 1.01% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.78% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 7.44% |
Chevron Corporation | CVX | 7.17% |
Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 3.97% |
Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 3.88% |
Linde plc | LIN | 3.81% |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 3.47% |
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PBR | 3.38% |
EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 3.31% |
Suncor Energy Inc. | SU | 3.21% |
Eni S.p.A. | E | 3.15% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Dec 10, 2024 | $0.1458 | Dec 11, 2024 |
Dec 9, 2022 | $0.2727 | Dec 12, 2022 |
Dec 10, 2021 | $0.0426 | Dec 13, 2021 |
Dec 11, 2020 | $0.0789 | Dec 11, 2020 |
Dec 23, 2008 | $5.5049 | Dec 23, 2008 |
Dec 20, 2006 | $0.920 | Dec 20, 2006 |