Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (FUND)

Sprott Focus Trust offers high yield (7%+), small/mid-cap, and foreign equity exposure, trading at an -11.5% discount to NAV. FUND's managed distribution policy is sustainable, with nearly all payouts from investment income or realized gains and minimal return of capital. Performance lagged the S&P 500 over 3–15 years but outperformed in 2025; valuation gaps may favor small/mid-cap and foreign stocks in 2026.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, BNY Investments launched the BNY Mellon Enhanced Dividend and Income ETF (BEDY). Notably, this fund was converted from a mutual fund into an ETF.

Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) offers a 7.33% yield, focusing on value stocks with strong balance sheets at attractive valuations. FUND has underperformed peers and the S&P 500 over the past decade, but its value-oriented strategy may outperform if market trends shift. The fund's distribution is variable but well-covered by investment income and capital gains, and shares currently trade at an attractive 11.6% discount to NAV.

TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025 (ex-dividend on September 15, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 22, 2025.

Sprott Focus Trust offers unique, materials-heavy exposure with a mid-cap value tilt, but trades at a regular double-digit discount. Insider ownership exceeds 50%, making activist intervention unlikely and discount closure improbable unless management initiates change. The fund operates with a managed 6% distribution policy, and thanks to the discount, the distribution rate on the share price is closer to 7%.

TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1280 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025 (ex-dividend on June 13, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 23, 2025.

On Monday, BNY closed out the month of March with the launch of the BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG).  The fund looks to offer capital appreciation over a long-term time horizon for its investors.

TORONTO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1305 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on March 28, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2025 (ex-dividend on March 14, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 21, 2025.

A rising dollar has been applying downward pressure on gold and silver following the U.S. presidential election. But market experts are still forecasting record prices for both precious metals heading into 2025.

TORONTO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.2161 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024 (ex-dividend on December 13, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 20, 2024.

On Monday, BNY Mellon bolstered its library of ETFs with the release of the BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF (BKDV). For its investors, BKDV seeks to offer capital appreciation.

TORONTO, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1301 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2024 (ex-dividend on September 16, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 23, 2024.

Sprott Focus Trust provides investors exposure to a more differentiated portfolio with a more value-oriented approach. The fund is rather narrowly invested, with a more concentrated number of holdings in its portfolio. FUND trades at a wide discount, which is appealing, but the fund regularly trades at a double-digit discount.

TORONTO, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1299 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on July 1, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2024 (ex-dividend on June 14, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 24, 2024.

TORONTO, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1286 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on March 28, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2024 (ex-dividend on March 13, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 21, 2024.

Sprott Focus Trust has a unique tilt towards the materials sector, with significant holdings in energy and financial services as well. The fund's discount has widened, making it relatively attractive on a shorter-term relative basis, but on a longer-term basis, it looks to be relatively fairly valued. FUND pays out a quarterly distribution based on 6% of its NAV, with net investment income coverage moving materially higher in the latest report.