First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB)
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund operates in the Asset Management industry of the Financial Services sector, headquartered in Wheaton, IL, US. The stock last traded at $4.15, up 0.12% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $59.6M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 5.00, a net margin of 297.7%. Its beta of 1.14 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.
The First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) functions as a closed-end equity mutual fund. It was established and is primarily overseen by First Trust Advisors L.P., with additional management responsibilities shared by Confluence Investment Management LLC. The fund's investment approach concentrates on public equity markets within the United States, specifically seeking out companies operating in the specialty finance and broader financial sectors. Its portfolio predominantly consists of value stocks, supplemented by investments in Business Development Companies (BDCs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and various mortgage-related securities. All investment decisions are guided by a thorough process of fundamental analysis. To assess its performance, the fund utilizes a composite benchmark consisting of 70% Wells Fargo BDC Index, 20% FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT Index, and 10% S&P SmallCap Financials Index. Formed on March 20, 2007, and domiciled in the U.S., the fund was formerly identified as the First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund.
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