Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK)

For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight the ten best CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select 10 CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.

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Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is upgraded to a strong buy, trading at a rare 3.8% discount to NAV. STK offers exposure to top technology growth companies and utilizes a dynamic covered call strategy, delivering a 5.5% yield and impressive long-term returns. While STK lacks downside protection and underperforms tech ETFs in downturns, its income and capital appreciation track record remain strong.

For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight the ten best CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select 10 CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: STK) (the Fund) declared a third-quarter distribution, pursuant to its managed distribution policy, in the amount of $0.4625 per share, which is equal to a quarterly rate of 2.3125% (9.25% annualized) of the $20.00 offering price in the Fund's initial public offering in November 2009. The third-quarter distribution of $0.4625 per share is equal to a quarterly rate of 1.4871% (5.95% annualized) of the F.

The Nasdaq has been rallying nonstop since April. Let's discuss three covered call fund payouts up to 11.2% that play the rally.

By now you've no doubt heard the argument that AI is a bubble, and there's no way Big Tech will make a significant profit from it, given the massive amounts of cash they've already piled in.

STK's cautious stance and underweighting of megacap tech have led to recent underperformance but limit risk if valuations revert. Current market valuations are at bubble-like extremes, with limited upside and significant downside risk, especially if tariffs bite. The fund manager's discipline in not chasing overvalued stocks is commendable, even if it means lagging the market near term.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: STK) today held its 15th Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stockholders voted in favor of the recommendations of the Fund's Board of Directors (the “Board”) on each of two proposals at the Meeting. Specifically, Stockholders re-elected Directors Daniel J. Beckman, Janet Langford Carrig, Douglas A. Hacker, and Sandra L. Yeager, each for a term that will.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is continuing its culinary expansion in the greater Los Angeles-area with the relocation of its longstanding Westwood restaurant to an expansive new venue. On the heels of opening the doors of a new STK Steakhouse in Topanga, the newly relocated STK Los Angeles restaurant – located at 1100 Glenwood Ave. – continues to serve up the brand's signature and unmatched “Vibe Dining” for lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: STK) (the Fund) declared a second-quarter distribution, pursuant to its managed distribution policy, in the amount of $0.4625 per share, which is equal to a quarterly rate of 2.3125% (9.25% annualized) of the $20.00 offering price in the Fund's initial public offering in November 2009. The second-quarter distribution of $0.4625 per share is equal to a quarterly rate of 1.6697% (6.68% annualized) of the.

STK offers diverse tech exposure with a 6.7% dividend yield, utilizing a dynamic covered call option strategy to generate income despite tech sector volatility. Despite a 12% price decline in 2025, STK's total return is positive at 2.8%, presenting a buying opportunity for income-focused investors. STK's reliance on net realized gains for NAV growth makes it vulnerable during tech industry declines, but it has maintained consistent distributions over the past decade.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) today announced the opening of the newest Company-owned location, STK Steakhouse in Topanga, Calif. Located at 6600 CA-27, Canoga Park, the new restaurant offers the brand's signature and unmatched VIBE dining experience and is situated within the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center, just steps away from luxury retail shopping. Situated in the heart of California's San Fernando Valley, STK Topanga offers elevated culinary cur.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors (the Board) of Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (the Fund) (NYSE: STK) today announced that the Fund's 15th Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 24, 2025 (the Meeting) in Minneapolis, MN. The close of business on April 29, 2025 has been fixed by the Fund's Board as the record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.

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