Special Opportunities Fund Inc. Announces First‑Quarter 2026 Distributions
Special Opportunities Fund Inc., a close‑ended balanced fund of funds managed by Bulldog Investors, LLC, announced on 1 January 2026 that it will distribute dividends to its shareholders for the first quarter of 2026. The distribution was reported at 05:14 UTC by Taiwan News.
Distribution Details
- Dividend type: Common distribution (cash).
- Record date: 1 January 2026 (as announced).
- Payment date: Not specified in the announcement; shareholders will receive the distribution after the close of the trading window, which is expected to reopen 48 hours after the release of the un‑audited financial results for the quarter ended 31 December 2025.
The announcement follows the fund’s historical distribution policy, which typically aligns with quarterly performance and capital‑market conditions. No additional financial statements were released with the distribution notice.
Fund Profile
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Asset Type | Company |
| Primary Exchange | New York Stock Exchange |
| Currency | USD |
| Close Price (30 Dec 2025) | 24.72 USD |
| 52‑Week High (22 Jun 2025) | 27.00 USD |
| 52‑Week Low (22 Jun 2025) | 23.07 USD |
| Fund Strategy | Balanced fund of funds focused on public equity and fixed‑income markets |
| Manager | Bulldog Investors, LLC |
Market Context
The announcement comes shortly after the fund’s most recent trading close at 24.72 USD, which is below its 52‑week high of 27.00 USD but above its 52‑week low of 23.07 USD. The distribution reflects the fund’s ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining its balanced investment mandate.
No further corporate actions or regulatory filings were reported at the time of the announcement. Investors should monitor the forthcoming un‑audited financial results and the subsequent reopening of the trading window for additional details on the fund’s performance and any potential changes to its distribution policy.
