Saratoga Investment Quality Bond C (SQBCX)

Fund Assets	7.98M
Expense Ratio	2.749%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	60.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.19
Dividend Yield	2.19%
Dividend Growth	104.12%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	8.82
YTD Return	-5.38%
1-Year Return	-5.63%
5-Year Return	-2.92%
52-Week Low	8.72
52-Week High	9.53
Beta (5Y)	0.01
Holdings	3
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.

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

Performance

SQBCX had a total return of -5.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.53%.

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%
SQBAX	Class A	2.22%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.0224	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0225	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.0225	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.0226	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.0151	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0227	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 17, 2026

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