Saratoga Investment Quality Bond C (SQBCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.17
+0.01 (0.11%)
At close: Jul 9, 2026
Fund Assets7.98M
Expense Ratio2.62%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover60.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.15
Dividend Yield1.68%
Dividend Growth113.18%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJul 1, 2026
Previous Close9.16
YTD Return-1.81%
1-Year Return0.89%
5-Year Return0.01%
52-Week Low9.13
52-Week High9.53
Beta (5Y)0.01
Holdings4
Inception DateJan 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 Intermediate Core-Plus 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 0.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.68%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
SIBPXClass I1.81%
SQBAXClass A2.22%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jul 1, 2026$0.0226Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026$0.0151Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026$0.0227May 4, 2026
Dec 9, 2025$0.0562Dec 10, 2025
Nov 3, 2025$0.0093Nov 4, 2025
Oct 1, 2025$0.016Oct 2, 2025
Full Dividend History