Saratoga Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Class C (SQBCX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.62% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 189.18% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.40 |
| YTD Return | 0.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.89 |
| 52-Week High | 9.46 |
| 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 5.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.96%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | VBILX | 87.83% |
| Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Funds - Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund | DSVXX | 7.75% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | VBIRX | 4.33% |
| Cash | n/a | 0.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.0562 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.0093 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.016 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0051 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.0067 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.0045 | Jul 2, 2025 |