Saratoga Investment Quality Bond A (SQBAX)

Fund Assets	7.98M
Expense Ratio	2.316%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	60.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.18
Dividend Yield	2.05%
Dividend Growth	17.99%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	9.00
YTD Return	-4.46%
1-Year Return	-4.72%
5-Year Return	0.56%
52-Week Low	8.89
52-Week High	9.61
Beta (5Y)	0.01
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.

• Fund Family: Saratoga
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SQBAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR

Performance

SQBAX had a total return of -4.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.36%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SIBPX	Class I	1.81%
SQBCX	Class C	2.62%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.0162	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0163	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.0174	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.0173	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.0157	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0167	May 4, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 17, 2026

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