Special Opportunities Fund Inc

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My portfolio includes CEFs, ETFs, a few BDCs and an ETN, for whose selection I have developed over the years a criterion based mainly on NAV performance. In this article, however, I decided to focus on the price of each security in my portfolio, comparing it with the lows and highs touched throughout its history. An overview of the path each one has taken from launch to current market quotation with a personal assessment of the possible room for maneuver from those values.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 8% (or 0.6667% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $14.31 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31.

Special Opportunities Fund Declares Distributions For Fourth Quarter of 2024

Special Opportunities Fund (SPE) offers exposure to a diversified portfolio managed by activist group Bulldog Investors, focusing on discounted closed-end funds. The fund's discount is quite attractive both on an absolute basis and a relative basis compared to its historical level. SPE's portfolio includes a focus on other CEFs but that also includes business development companies and special purpose acquisition companies as well.

SPE: Solid Performance While Deep Discount Persists

SPE outperformed the S&P 500 with a 15.45% return, aided by a 1.28% discount narrowing and strategic share repurchases. Increased SPAC allocation to 16.2%, reduced CEFs and BDCs, and saw successful activist outcomes with CMU, CXH, and DMA. New positions in Magellan Global Fund and Macy's, significant exposure to term trusts, and proactive shareholder proposals to enhance value.

Notes On The 2024 Special Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2024 to holders of record as of September 19, 2024.

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Total Return is a percentage measure reflecting the total performance of a fund, incorporating both capital gains and the effect of dividends reinvested over a specific period. Net Asset Value is the value of an investment fund, determined by subtracting liabilities from assets. The fund's per-share NAV is found by dividing NAV by number of shares outstanding. A positive Total Return with a negative NAV performance creates dissonance in my opinion, whereas having both values positive gives a favorable indication of the quality of a fund.

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Special Opportunities Fund Declares Distributions For Third Quarter of 2024

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

Investing in closed-end funds offers opportunities to exploit discounts and premiums, potentially leading to increased upside. BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund and Special Opportunities Fund are currently trading at large double-digit discounts, and that can make them compelling investment options. Both funds offer monthly distributions to investors as well, which can make it easier to be patient in holding these funds over the long term.

BDJ And SPE: Double Digit Discounts And Monthly Distributions

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: SPE) announced today that, at the annual meeting of stockholders of BNY Mellon Municipal Income (NYSE: DMF) held on June 12, 2024, (1) Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos and Moritz Sell were elected as Class I Directors, (2) a non-binding proposal to declassify the Board was approved, and (3) a non-binding proposal to request that the Board consider measures to allow stockholders to monetize their shares at a price at.

Special Opportunities Fund Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders of BNY Mellon Municipal Income

SPE Fund is managed by Bulldog Investors and focuses on exploiting pricing inefficiencies in other closed-end funds (CEFs) through activist campaigns. The fund offers diversification by investing in various asset classes, including SPACs, fixed income exposures, and different geographies. SPE has shown improved performance since last September, with a potential for higher dividends, making it a consideration for investors seeking stable monthly distributions.

SPE: Activist CEF With High Distributions Set To Grow

SADDLE BROOK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) is providing the following update regarding the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery against FAST Acquisition Corp. (“FAST”). Additional information regarding the lawsuit is also available on the settlement website. As previously stated, the proposed settlement, which has been approved by the court, provides for a gross cash payment of $12.5 million to former shareholders of.

Special Opportunities Fund Provides Update On FAST Acquisition Corp. Settlement

The Special Opportunities Fund employs a value-oriented strategy and invests in undervalued assets across various markets. The fund has outperformed its peers over most timeframes and offers diversification through its allocation to a wide range of different closed-end funds (CEFs). SPE's current discount to NAV presents an attractive entry point for investors, and its diversification and solid performance make it a good option for those seeking value in a market dominated by growth stocks.

SPE: A Diversified Fund Trading At A Significant Discount

Special Opportunities Fund is off to a strong start in 2024 after a solid 2023. SPE has a managed distribution policy with an 8% yield and a monthly pay schedule. The fund's portfolio is highly diversified, with a focus on closed-end funds and business development companies.

SPE: This CEF Remains Attractive And Provides A Monthly Distribution

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Special Opportunities Fund Declares Distributions For Second Quarter of 2024

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Equity and fixed-income markets had another strong month in December, driven by continuing retreating risk-free Treasury rates. We even saw an improvement in the breadth of the overall market, with broader participation lifting some of the beaten-down sectors for the year. That said, closed-end fund discounts remain historically wide, and that continues to drive opportunity in the CEF wrapper.

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Special Opportunities Fund Declares Distributions For First Quarter of 2024

Total Return is the actual rate of return for an investment over a given evaluation period, typically one, three, five, or ten years. The Total NAV Return is the sum of all dividends/distributions, assuming they are reinvested, plus the change in the NAV of the fund, be it positive or negative. However, managing our portfolio is not only about applying financial rules, because it is not certain that dividends can and will always be reinvested.

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The Special Opportunities Fund focuses on discounted closed-end funds, undervalued operating companies, and other special distributions to generate absolute returns. Looking forward, with sold performance in 2023, the SPE fund will likely raise its distribution in the new year. This will likely help the fund narrow its discount to NAV. The SPE fund also has ample cash / money market securities on hand to fund a buyback if the discount persists.

SPE: Distribution Set To Increase In 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: SPE), announced today that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on December 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, at the offices of Blank Rome LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor, New York, NY. Stockholders planning to attend the Meeting must register in advance by contacting John Buckel, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services at john.buckel@usbank.com no later than November 28, 2023 and agree to comply w.

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