Saratoga Investment Quality Bond C (SQBCX)
Fund Assets | 8.51M |
Expense Ratio | 2.43% |
Min. Investment | $250 |
Turnover | 60.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.08 |
Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
Dividend Growth | n/a |
Payout Frequency | Monthly |
Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
Previous Close | 9.51 |
YTD Return | 5.48% |
1-Year Return | 1.79% |
5-Year Return | 0.19% |
52-Week Low | 8.93 |
52-Week High | 9.52 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 4 |
Inception Date | Jan 4, 1999 |
About SQBCX
Saratoga Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Class C is a mutual fund specializing in investment-grade fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to provide current income and maintain reasonable stability of principal by focusing on high-quality bonds issued by corporations and government entities. The fund typically maintains a portfolio concentrated in short-term bonds, offering lower interest rate sensitivity compared to long-term bond funds. This approach appeals to investors seeking regular income with moderate risk exposure, as short-term bonds generally carry less price volatility. The fund’s holdings span various sectors, enhancing diversification, and contributing to its role as a core fixed-income allocation within a diversified investment portfolio. Managed under the Saratoga Advantage Trust since its inception in 1999, this fund has positioned itself as a vehicle for accessing broad segments of the U.S. bond market, prioritizing credit quality and liquidity in its selection process.
Performance
SQBCX had a total return of 1.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.79%.
Top 10 Holdings
100.00% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | VBILX | 93.49% |
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Fund | VBLAX | 5.23% |
Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Funds - Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund | DSVXX | 1.20% |
Cash | n/a | 0.07% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0051 | Sep 3, 2025 |
Aug 1, 2025 | $0.0067 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Jul 1, 2025 | $0.0045 | Jul 2, 2025 |
Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0061 | Jun 3, 2025 |
May 1, 2025 | $0.0093 | May 2, 2025 |
Apr 1, 2025 | $0.0097 | Apr 2, 2025 |