Saratoga Investment Quality Bond A (SQBAX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.91% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.53 |
| YTD Return | 5.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.02 |
| 52-Week High | 9.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2006 |
About SQBAX
Saratoga Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Fund Class A is a fixed income mutual fund managed by Saratoga Capital Management, LLC. The fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to high-quality bonds, emphasizing preservation of capital and reliable income generation. Its primary function is to invest in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade government and corporate bonds, balancing risk and return for conservative investors. The fund employs a dynamic asset allocation strategy, regularly adjusting holdings in response to shifts in economic conditions and sector performance. This adaptability allows the fund to navigate changing market environments while maintaining a focus on credit quality. The Saratoga Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Fund Class A benchmarks its performance against major indices such as the Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year TR and the Barclays Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, reflecting its commitment to tracking broad trends in the U.S. fixed income market. This mutual fund plays a significant role for investors seeking stable income and lower volatility compared to equity investments, making it a core holding for income-oriented portfolios.
Performance
SQBAX had a total return of 4.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.62%.
Top 10 Holdings
100.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Bond Index Funds - VANG-IN B I-ADM | n/a | 91.68% |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond Fund | VBLAX | 5.08% |
| Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Funds - Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund | DSVXX | 3.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.0159 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.016 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0114 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.0134 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.0113 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0126 | Jun 3, 2025 |