FUND Dividend History & Yield
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. · NasdaqGM
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FUND's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FUND do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $19,400 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $97,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $194,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.19%. $10,000 in FUND would currently pay about $619 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FUND dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.15 | +5.6% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.142 | +6.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.134 | -29.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.191 | +50.4% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.127 | -0.8% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.128 | -2.3% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.131 | -39.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.216 | +66.2% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.13 | +0.8% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.129 | +1.6% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.127 | +2.4% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.124 | +1.6% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | $0.122 | -2.4% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.125 | -2.3% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | $0.128 | -3.8% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.133 | -4.3% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.139 | +2.2% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.136 | +8.8% |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | $0.411 Special | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $0.125 | +7.8% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.116 | +11.5% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | $0.104 | -51.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $0.215 | +100.9% |
FUND dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Raised 5.8% | $0.142 | $0.1503 | Paid |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Raised 6.0% | $0.134 | $0.142 | Paid |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cut 29.8% | $0.191 | $0.134 | Paid |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Raised 50.4% | $0.127 | $0.191 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FUND scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. The fund is co-managed by Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Index. It was formerly known as Royce Focus Trust, Inc. Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. was formed on March 2, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 30, 1988. 112 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FUND dividend FAQ
When is FUND's next ex-dividend date?
FUND's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does FUND pay dividends?
FUND pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is FUND's dividend yield?
FUND's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.36%, based on $0.617 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 6.19%.
How much does FUND pay per share?
FUND pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has FUND grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.0% a year (+2.5% over the last year). FUND did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of FUND do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.19%, you would need about 2,000 shares of FUND (roughly $19,400 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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