Saratoga Investment Quality Bond C (SQBCX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.43% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 328.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.43 |
| YTD Return | 5.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.17% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.18% |
| 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 3.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.78%.
Top 10 Holdings
100.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | VBILX | 91.70% |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond Fund | VBLAX | 5.08% |
| Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Funds - Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund | DSVXX | 3.30% |
| Cash | n/a | -0.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0061 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.0093 | May 2, 2025 |